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Experience the timeless saga of 'Old Man Goriot' by delving into this classic work by Balzac, a distinguished French writer of the 19th century. The narrative intricately weaves a tale of familial betrayal, societal critique, and the overpowering influence of wealth. Following the journey of the old man's daughters, readers are drawn into a world where opulence masks callous disregard, leading to the abandonment of a once-beloved father. Through meticulous storytelling, 'Old Man Goriot' exposes the brutal truths of social hierarchies, critiquing the insatiable desires for material possessions and the erosion of human connections under the tyranny of money. Engage with this literary masterpiece to explore the complexities of interpersonal relationships amidst the backdrop of a materialistic society.

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“Old Man Goriot” is one of the excellent works of Balzac, a great French writer in the 19th century. It vividly depicts the naked money relationship between people in the capitalist world. The two daughters of the old man have always lived a luxurious life under the upbringing of the old man. One of them climbed to the nobility, entered the high society, and became the upstart Mrs. Restort; the other liked money, married a banker, and became Mrs. Nucingen. When they got married, each received a dowry of 80 francs, so they flattered and cared for their father in every possible way. But soon, the precious daughters both kicked their father out of the gate, leaving him to live a shabby life in the dilapidated Vogue apartment. Through the tragedy of Old Man Goriot, “Old Man Goriot” describes the despicable crimes of the ruling class in detail, criticizes the social reality of materialistic desires and ugly human nature, and exposes the bourgeoisie’s personality degeneration and interpersonal relationships under the domination of money power. Naked money relationships.

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