Description
Emile Zola's monumental Rougon-Macquart cycle begins with this sweeping saga, introducing a sprawling family whose destinies are intertwined with the tumultuous political landscape of Second Empire France. Set in the provincial town of Plassans, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the 1851 coup d'état, revealing how personal ambition, hereditary traits, and societal pressures shape the lives of its diverse characters. This novel serves as both a captivating origin story for the series and a vivid exploration of the era's social and political undercurrents, masterfully setting the stage for the epic drama to come.
Available Editions
paperback
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published Jan 1, 2018
272 pages
ISBN: 9781987728507
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Details
First Published
1871
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Fortune of the Rougons by Emile Zola.