The novel revolves around the story of a young woman who becomes obsessed with a mysterious and elusive dream she has been having since childhood. The dream is about a beautiful and luxurious city where she feels happy and free. As she grows older, her obsession with the dream intensifies, leading her to abandon her mundane life and embark on a journey to find this fantastical place.
By Émile Zola · First published 1866 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Realism, Historical Fiction · 17 chapters