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Father Goriot

By: Honoré de Balzac
Narrated by: Bill Homewood
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Impoverished young aristocrat Eugene de Rastignac is determined to climb the social ladder and impress himself on Parisian high society. While staying at the Maison Vauquer, a boarding house in Paris's rue Neuve-Sainte-Genevieve, he encounters Jean-Joachim Goriot, a retired vermicelli maker who has spent his entire fortune supporting his two daughters. The boarders strike up a friendship and Goriot learns of Rastignac's feelings for his daughter Delphine. He begins to see Rastignac as the ideal son-in-law, and the perfect substitute for Delphine's domineering husband. But Rastignac has other opportunities too, as the notorious criminal Vautrin, "The Death Dodger", offers to murder the brother of a wealthy woman, giving the ambitious young lawyer a clear path to her fortune. Profound and realistic, Father Goriot is a startling glimpse into the vanity and selfishness of 19th-century Paris. It is considered one of the finest works of Balzac's La Comedie Humaine.

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Public Domain (P)2018 Naxos Audiobooks Classics Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction Crime

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Wonderful storytelling. Excellent translation and brilliant narration. This story was so compelling, I couldn't wait for each a free moment to continue. The visual picture portrayed through words was extraordinary. A beautiful story which moved me to tears. Especially at the end. I can't believe I have waited so long in my life to read this.

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Absolutely amazing performance. This novel is as relevant today as when it was first written and the performance brings it to vivid life. Highly recommend!

Amazing narration of a timeless novel

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Brilliantly written and scathing account of 19th century Parisian aristocratic life. The narration in particular was excellent, different characters are given different voices so that it is always possible to identify who is speaking. This was my first time encountering Balzac and I will definitely read more

Incredible narration of an excellent book

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Balzac is one of the best story tellers and also one the greatest inventors of some of the most magnificent literary characters.

There is also a Realism that shows us that behind a facade things are often uglier or more corrupt than we think.

A phenomenal read

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I loved this book, I would definitely recommend it, at first the narrator got on my nerves via what I considered over pronunciation of the french names, but having finished the book I appreciate them.

Very enjoyable book and narration.

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