In this novella, Balzac superbly depicts the passing nature of fame and popularity, of the perceived power within the noble circles, and of the harsh reality that is paid for the privileges. In reality, it is a man like Gobseck that hold the real power over the elite and poor alike, a man whose supreme intelligence and life experiences enable him to penetrate the thoughts and desires of his clientele before the thoughts and desires even become reality. Unfortunately, even someone as calculated as Gobseck has his faults, and succumbs to his own greed.

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	April 5, 2017
ISBN13	9781545144954
Publishers	Createspace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages	64
Dimensions	152 × 229 × 3 mm · 99 g
Language	English

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