This is a magnum-opus and one of the most widely read novels written by Balzac. It is a story of a young and eager man, Rastignac, who is determined to succeed at any cost. The novel contains deep sense of family values where a father sacrifices his all means for his two daughters. Moreover, Balzac's portrayal of Parisian aristocracy and human behaviour is conspicuous. Worth-read!
Brockhaus-1809: Gabriel Honore' Riquetti Graf von Mirabeau
Brockhaus-1911: Père Grégoire · Père-Lachaise · Père Duchesne · Balzac · Balzac [2]
Herder-1854: Père Lachaise · Balzac [2] · Balzac [1]
Meyers-1905: Père Grégoire · Pere Joseph · Père Duchesne · Père-Lachaise · Joseph, Père · Balzac · Salvo honōre · Saint-Honoré
Pierer-1857: Père la Chaise · Balzac · Honöre · Honore