The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought profound changes to French society; the struggle by individuals to secure a higher social status is a major theme in the book. The city of Paris also impresses itself on the characters - especially young Rastignac, who grew up in the provinces of southern France. Balzac analyzes, through Goriot and others, the nature of family and marriage, providing a pessimistic view of these institutions.

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	November 24, 2016
ISBN13	9781540603197
Publishers	Createspace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages	336
Dimensions	152 × 229 × 18 mm · 449 g
Language	English

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