The Fortune of the Rougons: The Opening Novel of the Rougon-Macquart Cycle - Hardcover

Zola, Emile

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1515435156 ISBN 13: 9781515435150

Publisher: SMK Books, 2018

Synopsis

The book’s stirring opening happens on the eve of the coup d'état, involving an idealistic young village couple joining up with the republican militia in the middle of the night. Zola then spends the next few chapters flashing back in time to pre-Revolutionary Provence. We are then introduced to the eccentric heroine Adelaide Fouque, later known as “Tante Dide,” becomes the common ancestor for both the Rougon and Macquart families.

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About the Author

Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist and critic, widely regarded as a leading figure in literary naturalism. His Rougon-Macquart series examines French society through the lens of heredity and environment, presenting a detailed and systematic exploration of social conditions. Zola's work has had a lasting influence on modern literature.

Edition details

• Publisher: SMK Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1515435156
• ISBN 13: 9781515435150
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288