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Title: La Curée
Note: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by www.ebooksgratuits.com and Chuck Greif
Summary: "La Curée" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work is set against the backdrop of Paris during the Second Empire, exploring themes of wealth, social ambition, and moral corruption. The story centers around Renée, a young and beautiful woman who is grappling with her luxurious yet unfulfilling life, alongside her husband, Aristide Saccard, a shrewd businessman, and their friend Maxime. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Renée and Maxime as they navigate the social scene of Paris, watching the wealthy maneuver through the crowds in a horse-drawn carriage. The closing rays of the autumn sun cast a mood over the bustling streets, reflecting the emptiness felt by Renée despite her lavish lifestyle. Through their conversations, Zola hints at Renée's growing discontent with her life and the superficiality of high society. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her desires and existential struggles as the narrative unfolds, painting a vivid portrait of the complexities of wealth and the human experience in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
EBook No.: 17553
Published: Jan 19, 2006
Downloads: 89
Language: French
Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: La Curée
Note: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by www.ebooksgratuits.com and Chuck Greif
Summary: "La Curée" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work is set against the backdrop of Paris during the Second Empire, exploring themes of wealth, social ambition, and moral corruption. The story centers around Renée, a young and beautiful woman who is grappling with her luxurious yet unfulfilling life, alongside her husband, Aristide Saccard, a shrewd businessman, and their friend Maxime. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Renée and Maxime as they navigate the social scene of Paris, watching the wealthy maneuver through the crowds in a horse-drawn carriage. The closing rays of the autumn sun cast a mood over the bustling streets, reflecting the emptiness felt by Renée despite her lavish lifestyle. Through their conversations, Zola hints at Renée's growing discontent with her life and the superficiality of high society. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her desires and existential struggles as the narrative unfolds, painting a vivid portrait of the complexities of wealth and the human experience in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
EBook No.: 17553
Published: Jan 19, 2006
Downloads: 89
Language: French
Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.