Old Goriot (The Human Comedy) [Paperback] Balzac, Honore de and Crawford, Marion Ayton

Description

Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Honoré de Balzac’s masterpiece “Old Goriot” bears the gentle marks of time and devoted readership. Originally published in 1835 as part of Balzac’s sweeping “La Comédie Humaine” series, this novel is a poignant exploration of human greed, societal divisions, and the enduring power of paternal love. Through the tragic tale of Goriot’s sacrifices for his ungrateful daughters, Balzac offers a searing critique of 19th-century French society and the corrupting influence of wealth. This Penguin Classics edition, though well-worn, preserves the timeless prose that cemented Balzac’s reputation as one of the founders of literary realism. A cornerstone of any serious fiction collection, this copy invites readers to immerse themselves in Balzac’s rich characterizations and unflinching social commentary, tracing the novel’s enduring relevance across generations.