The Rougon-Macquart Cycle: Complete Collection - ALL 20 Novels In One Volume (eBook)

A Tapestry of Family Dynamics and Societal Issues in 19th Century France

Émile Zola (Autor)

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2024
3100 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654780897-8 (EAN)

Infos

√âmile Zola's "The Rougon-Macquart Cycle: Complete Collection" presents an ambitious panorama of 19th-century French society, intertwining the fates of the Rougon and Macquart families against the backdrop of the Second Empire's social and political upheaval. Zola employs a naturalistic literary style, where characters are meticulously crafted and their experiences are shaped by heredity and environment. This comprehensive volume encapsulates all 20 novels, each a distinct exploration of themes such as class struggle, industrialization, and human morality, enriched by Zola's dedication to depicting life with unflinching realism. Zola, a foundational figure in naturalism and a key member of the literary community that included luminaries like Guy de Maupassant, was deeply influenced by the socio-political climate of his time. His rigorous approach to research and commitment to social criticism stemmed from his desire to shine a light on the human condition and the struggles of the working class, often drawing from both personal experiences and historical context. "The Rougon-Macquart Cycle" is highly recommended for readers seeking both a rich historical tapestry and nuanced character studies. Zola'Äôs work remains a critical lens through which to examine the complexities of society, making this collection essential for anyone interested in literature that transcends mere storytelling to confront the realities of human existence.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Schlagworte: 19th century novels • Angel • Anthony Trollope • Balzac • Bronte • Charles Dickens • Class struggle themes • Complete collection • drama and tragedy • Émile Zola • Family dynamics exploration • famous authors • Franz Kafka • French family saga • French Literature • historical realism fiction • James Hogg • literary classics • Literary Series • Look Homeward • Naturalism • naturalist social critique • political corruption narrative • Realism • rich character tapestry • Rougon-Macquart cycle • Second Empire setting • The Forsyte Saga • Tolstoy • Victor Hugo • Zola's vivid realism