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The novel The Peasants (1844) is a realistic depiction of French rural life in the first half of the 19th century. The book leaves the impression of a tragic struggle between the old order and new social forces, making it a key work of French realism.
Uncle Goriot is the story of the old war profiteer Goriot and his daughters, who, after robbing him to the skin, leave him to die in the solitude and misery of the Vaquer boarding house, a story that can be read today on several levels.
The story, centered on the brilliant forger Mihovil, criticizes the literature and art of our time. It also reflects on a society that is ready to adapt the coordinates of history to its own needs.
"Breakdown" is a powerful and emotional depiction of war events, but at the same time a deep reflection on human destiny and collective experience.