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Pere goriot is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. The complete comedie humaine, plus the complete analytical studies, short stories and drama. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He was a keen observer of detail and presented in his stories an unfiltered representation of society.
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