Father Goriot
Gelesen von James E. Carson
Honoré de Balzac
(4,214 Sterne; 14 Bewertungen)
One of Balzac's most popular works, set around 1815 during the re-ascendancy of the Bourbon kings following the defeat of Napoleon. Said to have been an inspiration to Charles Dickens and Henry James as well as others, the novel seeks to portray the realism of scenes and people. It is also a commentary upon the changing social strata and mores of the day. (Summary by JCarson) (11 hr 44 min)
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A classic for a reason
Countess Fenring
(4 Sterne)
Really great book and I appreciate the work of LibriVox volunteers. Respectfully though, the narrator was terrible. I almost gave up several times and I would never listen to this version again.
Great story really engaging. Brilliant character portrayal
Stella Birchall
(5 Sterne)