Piping hot! (Pot-bouille)
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Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Bellenger, Georges
1847 - 1918
- Moore, George
1852 - 1933
- Zola, Émile
1840 - 1902
About this book
In the bustling heart of 19th-century Paris, "Piping Hot! (Pot-bouille)" by Émile Zola unveils the stark realities of middle-class existence through the lives of its diverse residents. As Octave Mouret navigates ambition and desire, Zola intricately explores themes of social hypocrisy and moral decay, revealing the façade behind the era's bourgeois aspirations. The novel’s vivid portrayal of domestic life and the interplay of ambition and morality makes it a compelling study of societal structures. Ideal for students and historians alike, this work invites readers to examine the complexities of human relationships within a confined setting. Dive into Zola's masterful narrative and discover the unvarnished truths of a society striving for respectability.
