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Abandoned by her lover and left to bring up their two children alone, Gervaise Macquart has to fight to earn an honest living. When she accepts the marriage proposal of Monsieur Coupeau, it seems as though she is on the path to a decent, respectable life at last. But with her husband's drinking and the unexpected appearance of a figure from her past, Gervaise's plans begin to unravel tragically.

"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...

Country girl Denise Baudu arrives in Paris hoping for a position in her uncle's clothing shop. However, her uncle's shop, along with other small shops in the area, is doing poorly. This is due to the large store across the street - The Ladies' Paradise - which is swallowing up the small specialty stores by offering 'one-stop shopping' at discounted prices. 19th Century Paris is experiencing the dawn of the department store. Despite her loyalty to her uncle, Denise is drawn to the progressive Ladies' Paradise and it's owner, the driven but charismatic Monsieur Mouret.

היצירות המקובצות בספר הזה נכתבו בתקופה שצרפת היתה, אולי, מרכז העולם. הבה נדמיין מדינה שמייצרת ומתמלאת בזמן קצר רומנים מהפכניים, ציורים, בתי קפה, אופנה, מוזיקה...

In Zolas first acclaimed novel, a discontented wife plots the murder of her feeble husband to pursue a torrid affair. But her self-centered desires are thwarted when shes relentlessly haunted by the specter of her deceased spouse.

Against a backdrop of modernisation, extravagant luxury, political intrigue and sexual immorality, Saccard treats close relationships as money-making opportunities and loved ones as mere commodities. As one character puts it: ‘You see, everything is fine, as long as you make money from it.’

Immerse yourself in The Markets of Paris, a captivating novel that Émile Zola himself considered his finest work, surpassing even the acclaimed L’Assommoir. This extraordinary narrative is rooted in Zolas early experiences as a young man living among the vibrant communities of Paris, where he gathered the rich insights that breathe life into these pages. Picture him rising before dawn, wandering through bustling markets, and absorbing the unique customs and ways of life of a distinct class of people. Meet the Parisian charcutier and his enchanting mistress, La Belle Lina, who connects us to...

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.

Zola’s La Terre (The Earth) proved highly controversial on publication in 1887 and still retains the power to shock. It follows the fortunes of the Fouan family in the years leading up to the Franco-Prussian War. Old Fouan, the patriarch, draws up a legal contract to divide his farmland between his three children in exchange for an allowance that will support him and his wife through a comfortable retirement.

Dès sa parution, en 1856, le premier grand roman de Zola excède la réalité, le réalisme et même le naturalisme dont précisément "Thérèse Raquin" ouvre les portes. Il se hausse au fantastique sans quitter le clinique et c'est précisément ce qui empoigne l'auditeur d'aujourd'hui devant ce très noir tableau des passions humaines.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume Five is the fifth instalment of our wide-ranging classic collections. Volume Five features 14 essential works that reach across Europe, America, and Russia - from Twain to Dostoyevsky to Austen - to bring together some of the most influential authors of the 18th and 19th century. Read by a cast of incredible narrators, this is a chance to expand your listening by going deeper into some of your favourite authors' works and find your new favourite piece of classic literature.

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.

Un drame de la petite bourgeoisie à l'origine du naturalisme.

In the captivating second installment of Émile Zolas monumental Rougon-Macquart Cycle, The Rush for the Spoil (originally titled La Curee), we follow Aristide Siccard—formerly known as Aristide Rougon—and his family as they navigate the bustling streets of Paris during the opulent Second Empire. With their sights set on fortune, they engage in the cutthroat world of land speculation, revealing the moral complexities of ambition and greed. Join us for a thrilling exploration of wealth and its consequences, narrated by Mark Leder.

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 a gripping tale of natures wrath, a prosperous French farming family finds their lives shattered by an unforeseen flood. Told through the eyes of the familys 70-year-old patriarch, this story captures the deep vulnerability of humanity when faced with the overwhelming forces of nature. Join us as we journey through their harrowing experience, filled with suspense and emotional depth until the very last moment. (Summary by Karen Merline)

Dive into the enchanting world of “The Jolly Parisiennes” by Émile Zola, a captivating romance woven with threads of political intrigue and societal commentary. This clever tale follows the lively heroines, Louise Neigeon and Berthe Gaucheraud, who embody the spirit of Parisian elegance and vivacity. Their charm and grace shine brightly as they navigate the complexities of love and friendship, leaving the young provincial hero, George de Vaugelade, utterly mesmerized. Alongside memorable characters such as a socialite Countess, the jaded Felix Budin, the rotund politician Gaucheraud, and ...

Ce recueil dresse la chronologie de l'Affaire et rappelle la férocité de cette lutte pour la vérité et la justice commencée le 25 novembre 1897 avec son premier article en faveur de Dreyfus, jusqu'à sa dernière lettre au président de la République le 22 décembre 1900. À cette date, Dreyfus n'a pas été réhabilité et Zola ne peut l'accepter.

Quand on enferme la vérité sous terre, elle s'y amasse, elle y prend une force telle d'explosion, que, le jour où elle éclate, elle fait tout sauter avec elle. On verra bien si l'on ne vient pas de préparer, pour plus tard, le plus retentissant des désastres. Zola publie en 1898 l'article "J'accuse !" dans "L'Aurore", pour dénoncer l'incroyable erreur judiciaire portée à l'encontre d'Alfred Dreyfus.

Quel tyran se dissimule derrière cette jeune noble qui cache sous ses draps le cadavre de son amant ? Jusqu'où Julien est-il prêt à s'embarquer pour une nuit d'amour que Thérèse lui promet, s'il l'aide à se débarrasser du corps ? Aimer n'est-ce pas se condamner déjà ?