«Father Goriot» in Swedish with a Parallel Translation

"Father Goriot" is one of the most famous novels by Honoré de Balzac, part of The Human Comedy series. It tells the tragic story of former merchant Goriot, who sacrificed everything for the happiness of his ungrateful daughters. Set against the backdrop of 1820s Parisian society, the novel explores themes of paternal love, social inequality, and the ruthlessness of the upper class. It also introduces the ambitious young man Eugène de Rastignac, who seeks to rise into aristocratic circles.