The Fortune of the Rougons

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The Fortune of the Rougons, published in 1871, is the first novel in Émile Zola's renowned Rougon-Macquart series, which explores the lives of a family in the backdrop of the Second French Empire. The narrative revolves around the Rougon family, tracing their rise to power and fortune during the tumultuous political landscape of 1851, marked by the coup d'état of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte. Zola intricately weaves themes of social determinism and the impact of heredity, illustrating how the characters are shaped by their environment and ancestry.The novel features key figures such as Pierre Rougon and his ambitious wife, Felicité, highlighting their ruthless quest for upward mobility. Zola's vivid prose and attention to detail portray the stark contrasts of society, from the gritty realities of the working class to the opulence of the bourgeoisie. The Fortune of the Rougons sets the stage for the moral complexities and societal critiques that would define Zola's literary legacy.

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Publisher - Lettel

Language - English

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Émile Émile Zola


Published Date - 2025-10-27

ISBN - 9609441291155

Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm

Page Count - 283

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