The Fortune of the Rougons (eBook)

A Tale of Turbulent Times and Family Struggles

Émile Zola (Autor)

Ernest Alfred Vizetelly (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
357 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766464909-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Fortune of the Rougons," Émile 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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 1848-1870 • 19th Century France • 19th century literature • Class struggle narrative • Émile Zola • Family Saga • family saga drama • Fiction • France • french author • french historical fiction • French Literature • History • Human condition insights • literary classics • Naturalism • Naturalistic storytelling • political upheaval themes • Realism • realistic character exploration • Second Empire politics • social commentary fiction • social issues in literature • Zola's Rougon-Macquart series