{"product_id":"father-goriot-honorzs-de-balzac-9781022979819","title":"Father Goriot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonore de Balzac's \"Father Goriot\" paints a vivid portrait of 19th-century Paris and offers a compelling social commentary on French society during the reign of Louis XVIII. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic work of Realism delves into the historical context of France, exploring themes of family, sacrifice, and societal ambition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, the novel provides a glimpse into the lives of its characters and the forces that shape their destinies. Balzac's keen observations and insightful prose capture the essence of the era, making \"Father Goriot\" a timeless exploration of human nature and the complexities of social structures. Experience the enduring power of this historical fiction classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Honoré de Balzac,Ellen Marriage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1022979817\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781022979819\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d","brand":"Honoré de Balzac","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48799800590591,"sku":"9781022979819","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/father-goriot-honorzs-de-balzac-9781022979819","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}