Author: Émile Zola
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Languages : en
Pages : 400

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Author: Émile Zola
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368339451
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 522

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Author: Émile Zola
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191629138
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 495

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'He thought he could see, in a flash, the future of the Rougon-Macquart family, a pack of wild satiated appetites in the midst of a blaze of gold and blood.' Set in the fictitious Provençal town of Plassans, The Fortune of the Rougons tells the story of Silvère and Miette, two idealistic young supporters of the republican resistance to Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte's coup d'état in December 1851. They join the woodcutters and peasants of the Var to seize control of Plassans, opposed by the Bonapartist loyalists led by Silvère's uncle, Pierre Rougon. Meanwhile, the foundations of the Rougon family and its illegitimate Macquart branch are being laid in the brutal beginnings of the Imperial regime. The Fortune of the Rougons is the first in Zola's famous Rougon-Macquart series of novels. In it we learn how the two branches of the family came about, and the origins of the hereditary weaknesses passed down the generations. Murder, treachery, and greed are the keynotes, and just as the Empire was established through violence, the 'fortune' of the Rougons is paid for in blood. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author: Emile Zola
Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781343081963
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Languages : en
Pages : 396

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Author: Emile Zola
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9362205149
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284

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"The Fortune of the Rougons" by Emile Zola is a captivating novel that delves into the intricacies of French society during the Second Empire. As a cornerstone of French literature, Zola's novel is a sweeping family saga that explores the themes of ambition, corruption, and power. Set against the backdrop of the Second Empire, Zola's narrative follows the Rougon family through the tumultuous events of the era, providing readers with a rich tapestry of historical fiction. Through the lens of this family saga, Zola offers profound social commentary on the dynamics of society, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of the proletariat. At the heart of the novel is the Rougon family's quest for fortune and influence, which leads to intrigue and drama as they navigate the complexities of French society. Zola's masterful storytelling weaves together the threads of ambition and corruption, painting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its own moral decay. "The Fortune of the Rougons" is not just a novel; it is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the forces that shape society. With its compelling narrative and incisive social commentary, Zola's novel remains a timeless classic of French literature.

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Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 550

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Author: Brian Nelson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139827278
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 206

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Emile Zola is a towering literary figure of the nineteenth century. His main literary achievement was his twenty-volume novel cycle, Les Rougon-Macquart (1870–93). In this series he combines a novelist's skills with those of the investigative journalist to examine the social, sexual and moral landscape of the late nineteenth century in a way that scandalized bourgeois society. In 1898 Zola crowned his literary career with a political act, his famous open letter ('J'accuse...!') to the President of the French Republic in defence of Alfred Dreyfus. The essays in this volume offer readings of individual novels as well as analyses of Zola's originality, his representation of society, sexuality and gender, his relations with the painters of his time, his narrative art, and his role in the Dreyfus Affair. The Companion also includes a chronology, detailed summaries of all of Zola's novels, suggestions for further reading, and information about specialist resources.

Author: Institute of Jamaica. Library
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Category : Jamaica
Languages : en
Pages : 214

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Author: Ernest Albert Baker
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 630

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Author: Ernest Albert Baker
Publisher:
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 836

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