| Author |
Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
| Uniform Title |
Au bonheur des dames. English
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| Title |
The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel
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| Note |
Sequel to "Piping Hot!" #54686
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Bonheur_des_Dames
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Denise, a young woman who arrives in Paris with her two brothers after the death of their father, seeking a new life and struggling to support her family. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, commerce, and the changing dynamics of retail life, centering around the rising influence of a grand department store, aptly named "The Ladies' Paradise." The opening of the novel introduces Denise and her brothers as they explore Paris, overwhelmed by the grandeur of The Ladies' Paradise, a vibrant drapery shop that captivates them with its vast displays and consumer allure. Their initial journey is marked by a mix of excitement and anxiety, particularly as they confront their new reality—the potential of finding work in a bustling city juxtaposed against their recent losses and uncertainties. As Denise encounters her uncle Baudu, the proprietor of a smaller, struggling shop across the street, the narrative sets the stage for conflict between the traditional trade practices and the burgeoning commercial empire represented by The Ladies' Paradise. This rich narrative foundation indicates an exploration of class, gender roles, and the impacts of modernization in late 19th-century Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Department stores -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women sales personnel -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Seduction -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54687 |
| Release Date |
May 8, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 15, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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