The Fat and the Thin by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Uniform Title Le ventre de Paris. English
Title The Fat and the Thin
Note Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Dagny, John Bickers and David Widger
Summary "The Fat and the Thin" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores the vibrant life of the central markets in Paris. It follows the experiences of Florent, a man who has recently returned to Paris after a period of exile, and delves into themes of social hierarchy, survival, and the contrasts of urban life, encapsulated in the metaphor of "the fat and the thin." At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Florent as he makes his way back to Paris, where he struggles with fatigue and hunger. After collapsing on the road, he is helped by Madame Francois, a market gardener, who brings him along in her cart to the markets. Through her conversation, readers gain insight into the bustling world of the Parisian markets, richly portrayed with vivid imagery of the vibrant produce and the grittiness of city life. Florent, who has escaped from a penal colony and is grappling with memories of his past, finds himself in a city transformed yet familiar, teeming with food and life as he begins to navigate this new chapter in his existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 5744
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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