The Fortune of the Rougons; A novel
The Fortune of the Rougons; A novel

Author: Émile Zola

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-09-09

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 338703945X

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The Fortune of the Rougons
The Fortune of the Rougons

Author: Émile Zola

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2012-08-09

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 0191629138

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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.

The Attack on the Mill
The Attack on the Mill

Author: Emile Zola

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781976438936

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Full text. The Attack on the Mill takes place during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, and the whole story takes place in and around Merlier's mill and shows the effects of war on civilians. Running through the story is quite a typical nineteenth century love story, where Fran�oise is forced to decide whether her father or her lover lives.

The Cambridge Companion to Zola
The Cambridge Companion to Zola

Author: Brian Nelson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-02-15

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1139827278

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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.

The Fortune of the Rougons
The Fortune of the Rougons

Author: Emile Zola

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-03

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9362205149

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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.

The Belly of Paris
The Belly of Paris

Author: Émile Zola

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-27

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13:

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The Belly of Paris (Le Ventre de Paris) is the third novel in Émile Zola's twenty-volume series Les Rougon-Macquart, first published in 1873. It is a novel of the teeming life which surrounds the great central markets of Paris. The book was originally translated into English by Henry Vizetelly and published in 1888 under the title Fat and Thin. After Vizetelly's imprisonment for obscene libel the novel was one of those revised and expurgated by his son, Ernest Alfred Vizetelly. The heroine is Lisa Quenu, a daughter of Antoine Macquart. She has become prosperous, and with prosperity her selfishness has increased. Her brother-in-law Florent had escaped from penal servitude in Cayenne and lived for a short time in her house, but she became tired of his presence and ultimately denounced him to the police. Émile Zola (1840 – 1902) was a French writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism. He was a major figure in the political liberalization of France.

Historical Dictionary of French Literature
Historical Dictionary of French Literature

Author: John Flower

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-05-15

Total Pages: 659

ISBN-13: 1538168588

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With the possible exception of Great Britain, France can justifiably lay claim to possess the richest literary history of any country in Western Europe. This book covers the authors and their works, literary movements, and philosophical and social developments that have had a direct impact on style or content, and major historical events such as the two world wars, the Franco-Prussian War, the Algerian War, or the events of May 1968 that are directly reflected in a substantial body of imaginative writing. Historical Dictionary of French Literature, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 500 cross-referenced entries on individual writers and key texts, significant movements, groups, associations, and periodicals, and on the literary reactions to major national and international events such as revolutions and wars. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about French literature.