“Is there any instinct more deeply implanted in the heart of man than the pride of protection, a protection which is constantly exerted for a fragile and defenceless creature?”
Quote by Honore de Balzac
Work
Old Goriot: Classic French Literature
Exploring themes of wealth, family, and social status, this novel is a cornerstone of 19th-century French literature. more
Author
Honore de Balzac
French novelist born on May 20, 1799, and died on August 18, 1850. Honore de Balzac is renowned for his profound insight and criticism of 19th-century French society, hailed as the 'father of modern fiction'. more
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