Publisher's Synopsis
This French realist novel contrasts the social progress of an impoverished but ambitious aristocrat with the tale of a father, whose obsessive love for his daughters leads to his personal and financial ruin. <P>This concise supplement to Honore De Balzac′s <I>Pere Goriot</I> helps students understand the overall structure of the work, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
