The Fortune of the Rougons by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Editor Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Uniform Title La Fortune des Rougon. English
Title The Fortune of the Rougons
Note Translation of La fortune des Rougon.
Note The Fortune of the Rougons is the first in Zola's Rougon-Macquart series of novels.
Credits Dagny, John Bickers and David Widger
Summary "The Fortune of the Rougons" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the period of the Second Empire in France. This work is the first installment in the expansive Rougon-Macquart series, which aims to explore the natural and social history of a family across multiple volumes. The book delves into themes of heredity, social dynamics, and personal ambition against the backdrop of a politically tumultuous period in France. The opening introduces significant characters, including Silvère and Miette, whose lives are marked by love and revolutionary fervor. At the start of "The Fortune of the Rougons," readers are immersed in the environment and atmosphere of Plassans, a fictional town representing the social complexities of the time. The narrative begins with a description of the Aire Saint-Mittre, a space steeped in historical significance and transformed into a bustling wood-yard where children and gipsies play. Silvère, a young man preparing to join the insurgents, meets Miette, who expresses her concern for his safety as they share a heartfelt moment. Their relationship is characterized by youthful innocence and a sense of impending separation due to political turmoil. The chapter sets the stage for the unfolding drama of a revolution, intertwining personal stories with the broader socio-political landscape, ultimately establishing a thematic foundation for Zola's examination of fate and human nature throughout the series. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- History -- 1848-1870 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 5135
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 20, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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