The Three Cities, Paris Volume II
The novel revolves around the lives of several characters connected to the Gouget family, focusing on their struggles with poverty, morality, and social class. The story takes place in the late 19th century, exploring themes of industrialization, capitalism, and the exploitation of the working class.
By Émile Zola · First published 1898 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Realism, Historical Fiction · 5 chapters · 43,431 words
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IN that out-of-the-way street at Neuilly, along which nobody passed after dusk, Pierre's little house was now steeped in deep slumber under the black sky; each of its shutters closed, and not a ray of light stealing forth from within. And one could divine, too, the profound quietude of the little garden in the rear, a garden empty and lifeless, benumbed by the winter cold.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Émile Zola
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Realism, Historical Fiction, Drama, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 43,431 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 462 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and themes, focusing on personal and social issues, typical of literary fiction.
- Realism — Zola's work is characterized by a detailed depiction of everyday life and social conditions, aligning with the principles of realism.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a backdrop of historical events and societal changes in France, reflecting the historical context of the time.
- Drama — The intense emotional exchanges and conflicts between characters create a dramatic atmosphere throughout the narrative.
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French literature · 19th century · Realism · Historical fiction · Urban life · Social commentary · Catholic Church · Religion · Politics · Sociology · Philosophy · Morality