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Father Gorio "is one of the most famous novels of Honoré de Balzac, which masterfully depicts the social and human aspects of the life of Parisian society.

Plot: At the center of the novel is Gorio's aging father, who gives all his funds and efforts to raise his two daughters, who, however, show only cold indifference to him. The story revolves around his life in a poor boarding house and his tragic fate, and touches on the lives of other tenants, including a young student, Eugene Rastignac, who witnesses and participates in these dramatic events.

Topics:

- Social criticism: The novel demonstrates the brutal reality of social injustice and hypocrisy in society.

- Family relations: The conflict between the parent victim and the daughter selfishness is a key plot element.

- Social ladder: Portrayal of different walks of life and pursuit of material success.

Features:

- By Honoré de Balzac

- Format: Audiobook

- Duration: Unknown

- Language: Russian

"Father Gorio" is an insightful and tragic portrait of human weaknesses and social conflict that continues to be a relevant and important work in literature.

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