Description

This is a vintage 1913 hardcover edition of Le Père Goriot by French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac, published by The Book League of America & Little, Brown Book Group. The volume features distinct Art Deco style gilt lettering and geometric cover designs. This is perfect for collectors interested in historical literature.

Le Père Goriot is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. Interwoven with this theme is that of the impoverished young aristocrat, Rastignac, who came to Paris from the provinces to hopefully make his fortune. He befriends Goriot and becomes involved with the daughters. The story is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for wealth.