Germinal (eBook)

A Tale of Struggle and Resilience in 19th Century France

Émile Zola (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
491 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766415825-3 (EAN)

Infos

In Émile Zola's masterpiece 'Germinal', the reader is transported to the coal mines of northern France in the 19th century, where a group of impoverished miners revolt against the oppressive working conditions. This novel is characterized by its gritty realism and detailed depiction of the struggles faced by the working class. Zola's naturalist style of writing shines through in his vivid descriptions of the harsh living conditions and the characters' desperate fight for justice. 'Germinal' is a powerful social commentary that explores themes of class struggle, poverty, and the human spirit's resilience against adversity. Zola's meticulous research and attention to detail make this novel a compelling and thought-provoking read. It is considered a seminal work in the literary canon and a must-read for anyone interested in social realism and historical fiction. Zola's own background as the son of an engineer and his experiences witnessing the plight of the working class inspired him to write 'Germinal', which remains a timeless and relevant piece of literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Übersetzer: Havelock Ellis
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: 19th century • Coal miners • Coal mines and mining • Coal Mining • Émile Zola • Fiction • France • French Literature • Industrial Revolution • Labor disputes • literary classics • Naturalism • Northern • political fiction • Realism • Social commentary • Strikes and lockouts • Working Class