Balzac: Old Goriot by Honoré de Balzac, David Bellos

Balzac: Old Goriot

Honoré de Balzac, David Bellos

116 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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This up-to-date account of the novel's composition, structure, and achievement provides readers with the literary and historical knowledge needed to make sense of the text. Professor Bellos explains how Balzac challenged prevailing nineteenth-cent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.97

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