L'Assommoir by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Title L'Assommoir
Credits Cam Venezuela, Earle Beach, Eric Eldred, and the Distributed Online Proofing Team
Summary "L'Assommoir" by Émile Zola is a novel written during the late 19th century, capturing the harsh realities of working-class life in Paris. The story centers around Gervaise, a young woman navigating the struggles of poverty, love, and betrayal as she attempts to build a life for herself and her two children after being abandoned by her partner, Lantier. The opening of "L'Assommoir" introduces Gervaise, who anxiously awaits the return of Lantier late into the night. As she reflects on their difficult living conditions in a rundown hotel room filled with the burdens of poverty, readers catch glimpses of her despair and hope. Eventually, her worst fears are confirmed when she learns Lantier has left her for another woman. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the gritty environment and the dynamics of Gervaise's relationships, foreshadowing the challenges she will face in reclaiming her life amidst the chaos and heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject Working class women -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 8558
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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