# Dedication explained — Father Goriot

> Chapter companion for Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac.

## What happens

Balzac dedicates his work to Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, expressing admiration for his scientific contributions and genius.

## Key lines

> To the great and illustrious Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, a token of admiration for his works and genius.

Balzac honors Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, acknowledging his scientific achievements and intellectual brilliance.

_The dedication establishes Balzac's intellectual debt to natural science._

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