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Literary Fiction· France

La père Goriot

by Honoré de Balzac
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
#49of 98,734 books
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Published 1800English
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Honoré de Balzac's La père Goriot (1800) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A celebrated work of literary fiction, La père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac (1800) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.

Book Details

AuthorHonoré de Balzac
Published1800
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score40/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇫🇷 France

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