Father Goriot - Honore de Balzac - Part 1

from Father Goriot · host Honoré de Balzac

One of Balzac's most popular works, set around 1815 during the re-ascendancy of the Bourbon kings following the defeat of Napoleon. Said to have been an inspiration to Charles Dickens and Henry James as well as others, the novel seeks to portray the realism of scenes and people. It is also a commentary upon the changing social strata and mores of the day. (Summary by JCarson)

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 6, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Father Goriot - Honore de Balzac - Part 1

0:00 9:10:44

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Father Goriot?

This episode is 9 hours and 10 minutes long.

When was this Father Goriot episode published?

This episode was published on June 6, 2026.

Can I download this Father Goriot episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!