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Père Goriot A. J., Balzac, Honoré de Krailsheimer
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Special Attributes
- EX-LIBRARY
- Publication Name
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- ISBN
- 9780199538751
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199538751
ISBN-13
9780199538751
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71719833
Product Key Features
Book Title
Père Goriot
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Family Life, General, Coming of Age, Literary, Historical
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Literary Criticism, Fiction
Book Series
Oxford World's Classics Ser.
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.5 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-464694
Dewey Decimal
843.73
Table Of Content
IntroductionNote on the TextSelect BibliographyA Chronology of Honoré de BalzacPère Goriot1. A Family Boarding House2. Entry on the Social Scene3. Death-Dodger4. The Father's DeathMap of Paris at the RestorationExplanatory Notes
Synopsis
This fine example of the French realist novel contrasts the social progress of an impoverished but ambitious aristocrat with the tale of a father, whose obsessive love for his daughters leads to his personal and financial ruin. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., This is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. It is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for money. The detailed descriptions of both affluence and squalor in the Paris of 1819 are an integral part of the drama played out by a wide range of characters, including the sinister but fascinating Vautrin. Unquestionably one of Balzac's finest novels, Père Goriot still has the power to move the modern reader., This is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. It is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for money. The detailed descriptions of both affluence and squalor in the Paris of 1819 are an integral part of the drama played out by a wide range of characters, including the sinister but fascinating Vautrin. Unquestionably one of Balzac's finest novels, Père Goriot still has the power to move the modern reader.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
LC Classification Number
PQ2157
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- t***n (588)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat deal, thank you!
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- 8***m (14)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was shipped quickly and arrived well packaged. The book was in the condition the listing said it would be in. Overall, smooth transaction from this shop and would use them again for future books.