Old Goriot
Balzac''s universally loved novel explores the great theme of money and its effect on the human character. Old Goriot is a lodger at Madame Vanquer''s Parisian boardinghouse. At first, his wealth inspires respect, but as his circumstances are reduced, he is gradually shunned by the others. He moves into smaller and less desirable rooms in the house, and soon his only remaining visitors are two bea...
Balzac''s universally loved novel explores the great theme of money and its effect on the human character. Old Goriot is a lodger at Madame Vanquer''s Parisian boardinghouse. At first, his wealth inspires respect, but as his circumstances are reduced, he is gradually shunned by the others. He moves into smaller and less desirable rooms in the house, and soon his only remaining visitors are two bea...
