La Conquête de Plassans

Language: FrenchPublished: August 1, 2005

Subjects:

France Social life and customs 19th century Fiction Clergy History Second Empire, 1852-1870 Insanity (Law)Psychiatric hospitals Confessors Christian life Priests

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature History - General FR Littérature

Authors:

Zola, Émile
1840 - 1902

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In the backdrop of 19th-century France, "La Conquête de Plassans" by Émile Zola explores the intricate web of ambition and societal change. As the Mouret family navigates the shifting political landscape, themes of power and influence emerge, revealing the tension between personal desires and communal responsibilities. Zola's keen observations of human behavior and his portrayal of the bourgeoisie offer a vivid commentary on the era's moral complexities. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this novel delves into the subtleties of social dynamics and the impact of external forces on individual lives. Engage with Zola’s masterful narrative to uncover the undercurrents of ambition and the quest for identity in a rapidly evolving society.