Émile Zola

The Fortune of the Rougons (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Turbulent Times and Family Struggles
Redaktion: Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Fortune of the Rougons," vâmile Zola embarks on an audacious exploration of family dynamics, social ambition, and the interplay of heritage and destiny within the backdrop of the Second Empire in France. This seminal work, the first in Zola's expansive Rougon-Macquart series, employs a naturalistic literary style that meticulously crafts character studies grounded in socio-economic realism. Zola's keen eye for detail illuminates the lives of the Rougon family, depicting their rise to power driven by both ferocity and flawed morality while intricately weaving in the broader historical context of political turmoil and class struggle. Zola, a pioneering figure in the literary movement of naturalism, channeled his own experiences and observations of society into his writing. Born into a working-class family, he was profoundly influenced by the socio-political upheavals of 19th-century France. His dedication to portraying the underbelly of society propelled him to delve into the psychological and environmental determinants that shape human behavior, marking him as an astute chronicler of the human condition. This book is essential for readers seeking to understand the origins of Zola's social critique and the roots of his narrative prowess. "The Fortune of the Rougons" serves not only as a vivid introduction to the Rougon-Macquart lineage but also as a compelling reflection on societal decay and aspiration, making it an invaluable read for literary enthusiasts and historians alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 357
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664649096
• Artikelnr.: 58499864

Autorenporträt

Brian Nelson is the author or editor of twelve books on aspects of modern French and European culture, including The Cambridge Companion to Émile Zola (2007). For Oxford World's Classics he has translated Zola's The Ladies' Paradise, Pot Luck, The Kill, and The Belly of Paris.