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Émile François Zola (French pronunciation: [emil zɔˈla]) (2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was an influential French writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism. More than half of Zola’s novels were part of a set of twenty novels about a family under the Second Empire collectively known as Les Rougon-Macquart.L’Assommoir (1877) is the seventh novel in the series. Usually considered one of Zola’s masterpieces, the novel—a harsh and uncompromising study of alcoholism and poverty in the working-class districts of Paris—was a huge commercial success ...

An enchanting collection of some of the greatest short stories ever written by notable French authors.

His Masterpiece (“L’Oeuvre”) offers a vivid fictional exploration of the vibrant Parisian art scene in the mid-19th century, capturing the rise of Realism, Naturalism, and Impressionism. Centered around the complex friendship between Emile Zola and Paul Cezanne, the narrative draws inspiration from renowned artists like Eduard Manet and Claude Monet. The protagonist, Claude Lantier, is a revolutionary painter determined to challenge the traditional art establishment, which favored studio work and classical themes. Instead, Lantier takes his canvas outdoors, embracing natural light and ...

Covering a two-year period, Zola recounts the lives, intrigues, quarrel and loves of a group of five families all living in what was at the time an entirely new social construct, the apartment building. This marks the midpoint of Zola's immense undertaking, the Rougon-Macquart Cycle. - Summary by Mark Leder

The Essential Classics: Volume 9 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Emma Gregory, Ben Allen, George Blagden, and Peter Noble. From the gripping tale of social confinement in Little Dorrit to the dark exploration of ambition and desire in Nana, this volume covers a range of emotions and struggles. The Immortalist delves into fate and the choices that shape our lives, while Dead Souls brings wit and satirical brilliance to the human condition.

The first book in the 20-novel Rougon-Macquart Cycle. A monument of French naturalism. The sprawling tale of a family in Provence, during the Second Empire, the family that grew out of the liaisons between Adelaide Fouque and her husband Rougons, and the smuggler Macquart. - Summary by Mark Leder

Roman krupneyshego francuzskogo pisatelya-naturalista XIX v. Emilya Zolya "Kar'era Rugonov" (1871) otkryvaet dvadcatitomnuyu seriyu "Rugon-Makkary", predstavlyayushchuyu "estestvennuyu i social'nuyu istoriyu zhizni odnoy sem'i v ehpohu Vtoroy imperii". Eto svoeobraznyy prolog k grandioznoy ehpopee, v kotoroy posledovatel'no proslezhivaetsya razvitie harakternyh rodovyh osobennostey, peredayushchihsya po nasledstvu ot odnogo pokoleniya k drugomu i oopredelyayushchih, v sootvetstvii s principami naturalizma, povedenie personazhey v opredelennyh istoricheskoy situacii.

Emile Zola applies his keen eye to the human condition in this masterpiece plagued by passions, guilt, and the ghosts that haunt our psyche. Often perceived as a play of temperaments, Zola tells the story of Therese’s unhappy marriage to Camille and her subsequent affair with one of her husband’s friends, Laurent. With his dark symbolism often reaching claustrophobic depths, we become more acquainted with what drives our most animalistic instincts.

"Mir ist erzählt worden", ergriff Faloise wieder das Wort, "daß Nana eine herrliche Stimme haben soll." "Die!?" rief der Direktor achselzuckend. "Die reinste Krähe! Nana hat andere Dinge, ei Donnerwetter! Ich hab' sie aufgestöbert, und das, was ich meine, ist ganz famos bei ihr vertreten, oder meine alte Spürnase ist nicht mehr wert als die des dümmsten Einfaltspinsels...

Roman publié en 1867 par Émile Zola, Thérèse Raquin est une descente sombre et troublante dans les passions humaines. L’histoire suit Thérèse, mariée à son cousin Camille à la santé fragile, et étouffée par une existence monotone dans la boutique familiale. Sa vie bascule lorsqu’elle rencontre Laurent, un homme vigoureux avec qui elle entame une liaison amoureuse passionnée. Ensemble, ils complotent pour assassiner Camille et vivre leur amour librement.

Comme le confesse Émile Zola, critique d'art, ami d'enfance de Paul Cézanne, fervent défenseur de Manet, de Monet et des impressionnistes contre l'art académique,: " 'L'Œuvre' est un roman où mes souvenirs et mon cœur ont débordé". L'ouvrage suit une bande d'amis constituée autour d'un peintre et d'un écrivain. Ils fréquentent d'autres artistes, des sculpteurs, des architectes et des journalistes. L'auteur se met en scène dans le personnage de l'écrivain Pierre Sandoz, l'ami d'enfance de Claude Lantier, peintre génial mais maudit.

Dive into the first installment of the monumental Rougon-Macquart Cycle, a hallmark of French naturalism. This captivating narrative unfolds the intricate lives of a family in Provence during the Second Empire, born from the tumultuous relationships between Adelaide Fouque, her husband Rougons, and the smuggler Macquart. Experience their struggles, triumphs, and the socio-political landscape of the time, beautifully summarized by Mark Leder.

In the fifth installment of Zolas Rougon-Macquart Cycle, we follow the journey of Serge Mouret, the son of Francois and Marthe, who has become a priest in the quiet town of Artauds. After experiencing a breakdown that leaves him with amnesia, Serge embarks on a poignant romance with the innocent Albine, a relationship that spirals into tragedy. Join us as we explore themes of love, faith, and the complexities of human nature. - Summary by Mark Leder

Alberto Malanchino legge "Al paradiso delle signore" di Émile Zola, un audiolibro della collana "Anche i giovani leggono i classici", con cui Audiolibri Salani propone grandi classici della letteratura internazionale interpretati da celebri volti giovani in una chiave moderna e coinvolgente. Nella Parigi della fin de siècle, lo scintillante grande magazzino Al paradiso delle signore attira tutta la clientela femminile e Octave Mouret, direttore del moderno negozio, sbaraglia tutta la concorrenza.

Thérèse ist jung, verheiratet mit dem kränklichen Camille und eingesperrt mit der Schwiegermutter in den Alltag eines Kurzwarenladens...

Il s'agit en effet d'une évocation très noire du monde paysan de la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle, de petits propriétaires terriens âpres au gain, dévorés d'une passion pour la terre pouvant aller jusqu'au crime. Tout l'ouvrage est empreint d'une bestialité propre à choquer les lecteurs de l'époque, les accouplements d'animaux alternant avec ceux des humains, eux-mêmes marqués par une grande précocité et par une brutalité allant fréquemment jusqu'au viol.

A father and three of his seven children work brutal hours in a mine, facing hazards such as landslides, fire, and poisoned air, to scrape together enough money for food. When their lodger, Étienne, shares ideas about a workers' revolt, the family gradually embraces his plans. Soon the settlement is aflame with resolve to strike for better wages and working conditions. Savage and horrifying events ensue as miners clash with management and with each other.

In 'Ladies' Paradise,' the eleventh installment of Émile Zola's Rougon-Macquart Cycle, you’ll experience the vibrant world of late 19th-century Paris. Follow Octave Mouret, a visionary entrepreneur, as he transforms retail with his groundbreaking department store, 'Au Bonheur des Dames.' This isn't just a tale of commerce; it's a vivid exploration of ambition, passion, and the evolving role of women in society. Octave's romance with the spirited shopgirl, Denise Baudu, adds a personal touch to the bustling backdrop of consumer culture. Their relationship navigates the complexities of love ...

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The Zola Library opens its doors to the whole, unabridged force of Émile Zola’s novels. Here, each book is read in full, chapter by chapter, with no compromise and no ornament to soften the truth. Enter the streets, homes, mines, markets, and hearts of humanity, where passion, hunger, ambition, and fate press upon every life. This is literature as testimony: vast, exacting, and alive.