Émile Zola

The Ladies' Paradise (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring consumer culture and societal shifts through the lens of a department store in 19th century Paris
Übersetzer: Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Émile Zola's 'The Ladies' Paradise' is a groundbreaking novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the rise of the modern department store in 19th century Paris. Through meticulous descriptions and character development, Zola delves into the themes of consumer culture, capitalism, and societal changes. The novel's naturalist style, characterized by its attention to detail and stark portrayal of reality, allows readers to experience the bustling atmosphere of the department store firsthand. 'The Ladies' Paradise' stands out in its literary context as a pioneering work that explores the effects of urbanization and commercialization on individuals and society as a whole. Émile Zola, known for his role in the French naturalist movement, drew inspiration for 'The Ladies' Paradise' from his observations of contemporary Parisian life. Zola's commitment to depicting the realities of his time shines through in this work, as he offers a critical commentary on the emerging consumer culture and its impact on traditional social structures. I highly recommend 'The Ladies' Paradise' to readers interested in exploring the intersections of literature, sociology, and economics. Zola's masterful storytelling and insightful social commentary make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the changes brought about by modernization.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 499
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664172372
• Artikelnr.: 58437002

Autorenporträt

French author, journalist, dramatist, and founder of the naturalism literary movement, Zola also wrote plays. He played a significant role in both Alfred Dreyfus' exoneration and the political liberalisation of France. Dreyfus had been wrongfully charged and imprisoned as an army commander. In 1901 and 1902, Zola was a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Zola was born in Paris on April 2, 1840, to François Zola and Emilie Aubert. Before becoming a writer, he was a law student who twice failed the baccalaureate. In his formative years, Zola produced a large number of short stories, essays, plays, and novels. Hachette fired Zola from his position as director of the Paris Opera in 1864 after the release of his scandalous autobiographical book La Confession de Claude (1865), which attracted the attention of the authorities. Zola became a citizen of France in 1862. He met the seamstress Éléonore-Alexandrine Meley, also known as Gabrielle, in 1865, and she eventually became his mistress. On September 29, 1902, Francois Zola died from carbon monoxide poisoning brought on by a poorly ventilated chimney. At the time of his death, he was working on the sequel to his recently published book Vérité, which is about the Dreyfus trial.