'Pere 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, come to Paris from the provinces to make his fortune, who 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 money.
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'Pere 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, come to Paris from the provinces to make his fortune, who 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 money.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN:
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1980. Franklin Library. Hard Cover. Book-VG+, a.e.g., gilt titles on spine, gilt decoration on boards, blue boards. 8.5x5.5. 376pp. Some b/w illus by Albert Lynch.
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Good. 1931. 1st Edition in this form. Hardcover. Fine in original cloth covers, lacking dust wrapper. Covers showing shelfwear and age. Previous owner's name to ffep. Lightly toned, text is crisp and clear and remains a nice reading copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in full leather. Bound in full black leather, with gilt decoration; all page edges gilt; black watered-silk end papers; ribbon page marker. Pages clean; binding tight; a near fine copy. Illustrated by Eugene Abot.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Contains: Maps. Oxford World's Classics. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.