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Therese Raquin
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- Book Synopsis
- Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola is a powerful exploration of passion, guilt, and the irreversible consequences of immoral actions. The story centers on Thérèse, a young woman trapped in a stifling, loveless marriage to her ailing cousin, Camille, in the working-class quarters of Paris. Raised under the oppressive influence of her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin, Thérèse's life is shaped more by obligation than by personal will or desire. Living in a cold and dreary environment, she is emotionally stifled and denied any form of personal agency or romantic fulfillment. The arrival of Laurent, a friend of her husband's, sparks a forbidden passion in Thérèse, and the two embark on a secret affair. Together, they hatch a plan to murder Camille, believing that his death will free them to be together. However, their crime sets off a chain of psychological and emotional unraveling, as guilt and paranoia take hold of them both. Zola delves into the human psyche, exploring how unchecked desires and immoral choices can destroy lives, highlighting the destructive power of guilt, the inevitability of fate, and the ultimate consequences of betrayal and violence.
- About The Author
- Émile 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, Thérèse Raquin, a dark tale of passion and murder, and The Downfall (La Débâcle), 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
- 9789368095699
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (02 November 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 186
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 11 mm
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