Project Gutenberg 2006-05-03 Public domain in the USA. 256 Zola, Émile 1840 1902 Zola, Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola, Emile Four Short Stories By Emile Zola Nana -- The Miller's Daughter -- Captain Burle -- Death of Olivier Becaille Donald Lainson and David Widger "Four Short Stories" by Émile Zola is a collection of literary works penned during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Zola's incisive storytelling and keen observation of human nature, often exploring themes of society, morality, and the human condition. The stories feature notable characters, with the first tale, "Nana," centering on a young woman whose presence at a theater reveals the stark contrast between her public persona and private struggles. The opening of "Nana" paints a vivid portrait of a Parisian theater on the brink of a much-anticipated performance. As the audience waits, we are introduced to various characters, including Hector de la Faloise and his companion, Fauchery, who discuss the mysterious star, Nana. The atmosphere is thick with excitement and curiosity, reflecting the city's obsession with fame and allure. The narrative establishes a sense of tension as expectations mount for Nana's debut, hinting at her complex personality and foreshadowing the impact she will have on those around her. This introduction invites readers to delve deeper into the intricate social dynamics and personal narratives that will unfold throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 1266517 1266684 2024-09-01T08:22:53.679228 2023-10-01T07:45:22.136924 text/html text/html 1310364 2021-07-31T13:27:28 text/html; charset=utf-8 476069 2021-07-31T13:33:25 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 564132 2024-09-01T08:23:06.804144 application/epub+zip 566809 2024-09-01T08:22:55.672219 application/epub+zip 566809 2024-09-01T08:22:54.525230 application/epub+zip 941698 2024-09-01T08:23:16.329612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 906811 2024-09-01T08:23:06.053164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 906945 2022-09-01T09:29:13.911657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1224171 1224157 2024-09-01T08:22:52.187221 2023-10-01T07:45:20.844890 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1223967 2021-07-31T13:32:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 466875 2021-07-31T13:33:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18887 2024-09-01T08:23:16.480564 application/rdf+xml 15367 2024-09-01T08:22:54.955192 image/jpeg 3972 2024-09-01T08:22:54.763172 image/jpeg 522824 2024-09-01T08:22:53.795189 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia