Author: Honore de Balzac Year: 1834 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Classic Culture: France
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ISBNs: 9782253085799 2253085790 |
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This is a magnum-opus and one of the most widely read novels written by Balzac. It is a story of a young and eager man, Rastignac, who is determined to succeed at any cost. The novel contains deep sense of family values where a father sacrifices his all means for his two daughters. Moreover, Balzac's portrayal of Parisian aristocracy and human behaviour is conspicuous. Worth-read!
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