A Quick Guide to "Pere Goriot"

by Students' Academy

The story of the novel revolves around the intertwined lives of these three major characters. The book was initially published as a serial during the winter of 1834 and 1835. "Pere Goriot" is undoubtedly one of the most important novels written by Balzac. Balzac has skillfully used in this book the characters that had already appeared in his other books. It is the technique that distinguishes his work. The realist style of writing is also very noticeable. The characters and context have been described to the minutest of the details. A Quick Guide to "Pere Goriot" Students' Academy Copyright Chapter Introduction and Background Chapter Writing Style Chapter Plot Summary Chapter Thematic Analysis Chapter Response

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First published March 5, 2014