Émile Zola
Émile Zola, born in 1840 in Paris, was a pivotal figure in the literary world, known for his naturalistic approach to storytelling. His keen observations of society and human behavior helped to illuminate the struggles of the working class during a time of great social change in France. Zola's works often tackled themes of poverty, injustice, and the impact of environment on individuals, making him a voice for the marginalized. With a background in science and a passion for literature, he crafted vivid narratives that remain relevant today.
If you're curious about the intricacies of human nature and society, Zola's novels offer a profound exploration of these themes. His most famous series, "Les Rougon-Macquart," delves into the lives of a single family across generations, reflecting the larger societal issues of the time. Dive into his compelling stories in the app, and discover the rich tapestry of life that Zola so masterfully portrays.
J'accuse...!
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Émile Zola
J'accuse est le titre d'un article rédigé par Émile Zola lors de l'affaire Dreyfus et publié dans le journal L'A…
Therese Raquin
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Émile Zola
An unsatisfied wife kills her weak husband in order to carry on a sordid affair with another man. However, her selfish plans are spoiled whe…
Germinal (French)
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Fresque sociale qui décrit les conditions de vie des mineurs au XIXème siècle, Germinal est le treizième roman d…
The Flood
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Émile Zola
A well-to-do French farm family is destroyed by a flood. The story, thrilling to the very end, is told from the point of view of the family…
L'Assommoir
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Émile Zola
Émile François Zola (French pronunciation: [emil zɔˈla]) (2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was an influential French writer, …
The Ladies' Paradise
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Émile Zola
Zola's original French publication, Au Bonheur des Dames ("The Ladies' Delight"), published 1882, is the eleventh novel in his Rou…
His Masterpiece
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Émile Zola
“His Masterpiece" (“L’Oeuvre”) is a fictionalized account of the Parisian art world in the mid 19th century, and the emerging Realism, …
El ensueño
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Émile Zola
El ensueño es una obra que forma parte de la serie de veinte novelas que Zola tituló “Les Rougon- Macquart”. Entre “La tierra …
The Fortune of the Rougons
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Émile Zola
The Fortune of the Rougons (French: La Fortune des Rougon), originally published in 1871, is the first novel in Émile Zola's monument…
Germinal (English )
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Émile Zola
This epic about French coal miners and the burgeoning labor movement is considered one of Zola's finest novels. - Summary by Matt Pierard
The Markets of Paris
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Émile Zola
The Markets of Paris is a remarkable work, and is the one which Zola calls his very best novel, and of which he is far more proud than of an…
La fortune des Rougon
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Émile Zola
La Fortune des Rougon est le premier volume de la série Les Rougon-Macquart. Il se déroule dans une petite ville appelé…
L'Assommoir (la taberna)
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Émile Zola
Gervasia es planchadora y amante del sombrerero Lantier con quien tiene dos hijos, pero Lantier es vago y vividor lo que hace que Gervasia t…
Lourdes
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Émile Zola
This book describes a five day national pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Lourdes, where miracle cures are hoped for. The central character i…
Nana
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Émile Zola
Excerpt from Introduction:"Nana" stands third in popularity among the Zola novels. It is a study of the prostitute type and it giv…
Son Excellence Eugène Rougon
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Émile Zola
Dans la saga des Rougon-Macquart, « Son Excellence Eugène Rougon » est le roman des intrigues de pouvoir et des solidarit…
L'Enterrement de Flaubert
Émile Zola
Au Fil des lectures Texte de Emile Zola, lu par Victoria. "La mort de Gustave Flaubert a été pour nous tous un coup de fo…
Rome
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Émile Zola
The Abbe Pierre Froment, after his experiences in Lourdes, has written a book expressing a vision of a new enlightened papacy. He visits Rom…
The Jolly Parisiennes and Other Novelettes
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“The Jolly Parisiennes” by Émile Zola is a very clever, brilliant and interesting romance of a “grande passion” with an undercurrent …
Les Obsèques de Maupassant
Émile Zola
Au Fil des Lectures. Discours d'Émile Zola aux obsèques de Guy de Maupassant (7 juillet 1893), lu par R. Depasse (17min). &laq…