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Novelist, journalist and literature’s greatest whistleblower, Émile Zola was one of the 19th century’s pre-eminent authors. He is renowned for his philosophy of naturalism, which informed his 20-volume Rougon-Macquart cycle, an epic family saga set during France’s Second Empire, and for his controversial intervention in the Dreyfus affair through his infamous protest letter, J’Accuse.

Nana una cortesana que domina a todos, ella en realidad es la victima de una sociedad corrompida. Nana es de todos, pero no pertenece a ninguno y su desnudez que exhibe sin inhibiciones en el teatro de variedades, hace que se disimule su voz ronca y desagradable y sus ningunas cualidades artisticas.

Join us on a poignant journey through Lourdes, a compelling narrative that unfolds over a five-day national pilgrimage to the revered holy shrine of Lourdes, where the hope for miraculous cures looms large. At the heart of this tale is Pierre, a priest grappling with a crisis of faith, as he accompanies his childhood sweetheart, a woman paralyzed yet unwavering in her belief. Their contrasting hopes and struggles are set against a backdrop of organized chaos, rich with a tapestry of characters and sub-plots that range from the tragic to the whimsical. Through Pierres profound mental and ...

Emile Zola (1840-1902) was one of the giants of French literature. This collecion of three of his most famous stories illustrates the incredible range of his writing. "Captain Burle" is a dramatic story illustrating the importance of honor in French society; "The Miller's Daughter" is a tale of romance and heroism; and "The Death of Oliver Becaille" recounts the horror of a man who wakes up to find himself buried alive!

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.

Emile Zola applies his keen eye to the human condition in this masterpiece plagued by passions, guilt, and the ghosts that haunt our psyche. Often perceived as a play of temperaments, Zola tells the story of Therese’s unhappy marriage to Camille and her subsequent affair with one of her husband’s friends, Laurent. With his dark symbolism often reaching claustrophobic depths, we become more acquainted with what drives our most animalistic instincts.

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.

"Nanà" ha per protagonista una prostituta e per tema uno dei nuclei attorno a cui ruota l'intero progetto zoliano: la carne, ovvero la pulsione e la ricerca ossessiva del piacere. L'affresco orchestrato da Zola si basa, come sempre nello scrittore francese, su un lungo lavoro preparatorio fatto di interviste a prostitute vere e racconti di amici ben introdotti nell'ambiente galante. Pubblicato nel 1880, il romanzo riesce a descrivere dall'interno la vita del Secondo impero e il suo sistema dei valori.

Faut-il manger pour vivre, ou vivre pour manger ? La madeleine de Proust est-elle vraiment celle que l'on croit ? La trompe d'éléphant est-elle comestible ? Vous trouverez réponse à ces épineuses questions, et à bien d'autres, dans notre sélection de 19 textes cultes commentés Une balade littéraire divertissante et instructive à travers les textes de Brillat-Savarin, La Bruyère, Théophile Gauthier, Proust, Zola, Rabelais, Flaubert, Balzac, Maupassant, Molière, Hugo, Huysmans, Pétrone, Daudet, Madame de Sévigné et des Frères Goncourt. Bon appétit ! Textes commentés par Sylvain Trias.

Luego de que un corrupto consejo de guerra condenó por traición al inocente capitán Dreyfus, Émile Zola respondió con la única arma que tiene un intelectual: la pluma y la verdad. Su violento ¡Yo acuso! le valió la condena a un año de prisión y repetidas amenazas de muerte. ¡Yo acuso! te llevará a través de los laberintos de la intriga y la conspiración, mientras Zola pone en juego su propia vida para luchar por la inocencia de Dreyfus. Uno de los discursos más apasionados e importantes de la historia, que inspiró al genial director Roman Polanski para adaptarlo a la pantalla grande, en 2019.

This is a new edition of “Piping Hot! (Pot-Bouille): A Realistic Novel,” originally published in 1887 by “Vizetelly & Co.,” of London, England. Part of the project Immortal Literature Series of classic literature, this is a new edition of the classic work published in 1887—not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Pen House Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. The eBook edition was designed in an elegant style and set to take full advantage of the ...

It's a horror story. The fear of premature burial. It's also a love story. A young man and his beautiful bride move to Paris for new start. They arrive at their lodgings after a 15 hour train trip. He falls into a catatonic state, which is mistaken for death. Two other lodgers are only two anxious to help the new widow. An old woman, and the handsome young man who has just inherited a fortune. We travel with the unfortunate from his "deathbed" to his burial.

This is a new edition of Germinal, originally published in 1895 by Leonard Smithers for The Lutetian Society, of London, translated by Havelock Ellis. Part of Adeptio’s Unforgettable Classic Series, this is not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Adeptio Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. The eBook edition was designed in an elegant style and set to take full advantage of the readers' features. Germinal, a bleak but nevertheless fascinatingly realistic and ...

Nana is a novel by the French naturalist author Émile Zola. Completed in 1880, Nana is the ninth installment in the 20-volume Les Rougon-Macquart series.

A Plassans, berceau provençal de sa famille, tandis que le Second Empire est tombé depuis deux ans, Pascal Rougon vit auprès de sa nièce Clotilde qu'il a élevée et qu'il adore. Il travaille depuis trente ans sur l'hérédité, prenant comme champ d'étude sa propre famille dont il a constitué un arbre généalogique. Il a accumulé sur chaque membre des Rougon-Macquart des dossiers que sa mère aimerait détruire, pour que disparaissent toutes traces de la naissance de la famille.

This is a new edition of The Fortune of the Rougons, originally published in 1886 by Vizetelly & Co., of London, translated without abridgment. Part of Adeptio’s Unforgettable Classic Series, this is not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Adeptio Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. The eBook edition was designed in an elegant style and set to take full advantage of the readers' features. The Fortune of the Rougons is the initial volume of the Rougon-...

The Ladies' Paradise is a novel by French author Emile Zola, first published in 1883. The book tells the story of Denise Baudu, a young woman from the countryside who moves to Paris to work at "The Ladies' Paradise," a department store that is revolutionizing the retail industry. Denise soon becomes caught up in the world of consumerism and the glamour of the store, while also becoming entangled in a romantic relationship with the store's ambitious owner, Octave Mouret. The novel explores themes of capitalism, industrialization, and the changing role of women in society. Zola's writing style ...

Durandeau est un riche industriel que les scrupules n'étouffent pas. Alors que tant d'autres spéculent sur la beauté et ses accessoires, il va développer une affaire florissante en faisant commerce des filles laides...

La mort d'Olivier Bécaille suivi de Nantas, deux textes d'Emile Zola.

Il finanziere Saccard è quasi ridotto in miseria, ma ha un'idea straordinaria: fondare una banca che finanzi grandi opere in Medio Oriente (sono gli anni della costruzione del Canale di Suez). Si chiamerà Banca Universale. Il valore delle azioni cresce un po' troppo rapidamente, ma la scommessa può lo stesso funzionare se tutti cooperano. L'importante è che nessuno inizi a vendere.