Description
Fruitfulness, also known as Fécondité in French, is a novel by Émile Zola, first published in 1899. It is the first of Zola's Four Gospels series, which aims to study the impact of environment on people's lives and character. In 'Fruitfulness,' Zola explores the theme of procreation and the value of having children, presenting it as a solution to societal issues.
The story revolves around the lives of two couples: Mathieu and Marianne Froment, and their friends, the Seguins. Mathieu and Marianne represent the ideal of fecundity and joy in life, having many children and living a wholesome, rural life. In contrast, the Seguins, who are wealthy and childless, symbolize sterility and the negative consequences of a life devoid of children. Zola uses these characters to illustrate his belief that having children is essential to personal happiness and social progress.
Throughout the novel, Zola discusses various social and ethical issues related to childbearing and population growth. He delves into the challenges of raising a large family, the joys and responsibilities of parenthood, and the importance of children in the continuation of society. The novel is a blend of Zola's naturalistic style with his idealistic vision, advocating for a society where people embrace the natural process of procreation and the happiness it can bring.
Details
Publisher - Wildside Press LLC
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Emile Zola
Edited by
Ernest A. Vizetelly
Published Date - 2011-10-31
ISBN - 9781434413543
Dimensions - 21.6 x 13.8 x 2.4 cm
Page Count - 422
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