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L'Assommoir
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- Book Synopsis
- L'Assommoir is a novel that offers a raw and vivid portrayal of working-class life, focusing on the emotional and physical struggles faced by individuals trying to survive in a harsh and oppressive society. The story highlights the challenges of love, abandonment, and poverty, as the protagonist, a washerwoman, faces the realities of her unstable relationship and the toll of an unforgiving environment. The narrative paints a picture of a woman deeply affected by neglect, navigating the breakdown of her family and struggling to maintain hope for a better future. Through the lens of her experiences, the novel critiques societal conditions and exposes the impacts of poverty on personal and familial well-being. The setting, marked by dilapidated living conditions and emotional distress, serves as a backdrop for the exploration of human resilience, the complexities of love, and the emotional weight of societal expectations. The work delves into the relentless cycle of hardship and the fragile nature of dreams and aspirations in the face of overwhelming adversity.
- About The Author
- mile Zola was a French novelist, journalist, and the most prominent figure in the literary school of naturalism. Zola is best known for his detailed and unflinching depictions of French society. His works explore themes of social injustice, human nature, and the influence of environment and heredity on personal fate.Zola's most famous work is the Les Rougon-Macquart series, a sprawling cycle of 20 novels that trace the lives of multiple generations of a family, set against the backdrop of Second Empire France. The series includes notable works like Germinal, a powerful novel about coal miners struggles, Th r se Raquin, a dark tale of passion and murder, and The Downfall (La D b cle), which explores the impact of the Franco-Prussian War. His work was a critical reflection on the failings of society, and he championed the rights of the working class and the oppressed Zola's influence on literature was immense, and his works are considered foundational to the naturalist movement.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789370810754
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (05 March 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 348
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 20 mm
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