Émile Zola
Émile Zola, born in 1840 in Paris, was a pivotal figure in the literary world, known for his naturalistic approach to storytelling. His keen observations of society and human behavior helped to illuminate the struggles of the working class during a time of great social change in France. Zola's works often tackled themes of poverty, injustice, and the impact of environment on individuals, making him a voice for the marginalized. With a background in science and a passion for literature, he crafted vivid narratives that remain relevant today.
If you're curious about the intricacies of human nature and society, Zola's novels offer a profound exploration of these themes. His most famous series, "Les Rougon-Macquart," delves into the lives of a single family across generations, reflecting the larger societal issues of the time. Dive into his compelling stories in the app, and discover the rich tapestry of life that Zola so masterfully portrays.
Jacques Damour
Émile Zola
Au Fil des Lectures. Nouvelle d'Émile Zola lu par Pomme (1h 28min). Jacques Damour est un communard exalté qui a ét&eac…
Rome
Read by Peter Tucker
Émile Zola
The Abbe Pierre Froment, after his experiences in Lourdes, has written a book expressing a vision of a new enlightened papacy. He visits Rom…
The Jolly Parisiennes and Other Novelettes
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Émile Zola
“The Jolly Parisiennes” by Émile Zola is a very clever, brilliant and interesting romance of a “grande passion” with an undercurrent …
Les Coquillages de Monsieur Chabre
Read by Martine L. Rambaud
Émile Zola
« La belle Mme Chabre avait alors vingt-deux ans. Elle était adorable avec son teint de pêche mûre, ses cheveux cou…
Les Obsèques de Maupassant
Émile Zola
Au Fil des Lectures. Discours d'Émile Zola aux obsèques de Guy de Maupassant (7 juillet 1893), lu par R. Depasse (17min). &laq…
Una víctima de la publicidad
Read by Alba
Émile Zola
Conocí a un chico, fallecido el año pasado, cuya vida fue un prolongado martirio. Desde que tuvo uso de razón, Claude s…
El ataque del molino
Read by Epachuko
Émile Zola
La vida transcurre plácida en un pequeño pueblo francés donde el tio Merlier gestiona hábilmente su molino. Los …
Voyage circulaire
Read by Bernard
Émile Zola
Deux jeunes mariés, pour leur voyage de noce, découvrent la Normandie en chemin de fer. Cette nouvelle d’Émile Zola par…
Sœur-des-Pauvres
Read by Cocotte
Émile Zola
« À dix ans, elle paraissait si chétive, la pauvre enfant, que c’était pitié de la voir travailler autant …
Germinal (Español)
Read by Carlos Lombardi
Émile Zola
La novela narra la historia de una huelga de mineros en el norte de Francia en la década de 1860. Cada trabajador se vuelve virtualme…
The Fortune of the Rougons, Book One of Rougon-Macquart Cycle (Version 2)
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
The first book in the 20-novel Rougon-Macquart Cycle. A monument of French naturalism. The sprawling tale of a family in Provence, during …
Las fresas
Read by Alba
Émile Zola
I Una mañana de junio, al abrir la ventana, recibí en el rostro un soplo de aire fresco. Durante la noche había habido …
The Rush for the Spoil, Book Two of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
Book Two of Zola's 20-volume Rougon-Macquart Cycle. "The Rush for the Spoil" ("La Curee") concerns Aristide Siccard (on…
The Monomaniac (La bête humaine)
Read by Aaron Hackett
Émile Zola
A jealous husband sets out to murder his wife's lover, setting in motion an unstoppable series of events. Witness to the murder is a train d…
La leyenda del "Capita azul" del amor
Read by Alba
Émile Zola
I Nació la hermosa niña de cabellos rojos en una mañana de Diciembre, cuando la nieve ca&i…
The Conquest of Plassans, Book Four of Rougon-Maquart Cycle
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
The placid Provencal lives of Francois Mouret and his wife Marthe are irreparably impacted by the arrival of a suspicious cleric, Abbe Fauja…
The Fat and the Thin, Book Three of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
Florent, an escaped political prisoner, finds shelter with his half-brother Quenu, and his wife Lisa Quenu (a Macquart). They get him a job…
Abbe Mouret's Transgression, Book Five of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
This, the fifth novel in Zola's Rougon-Macquart Cycle, serves effectively as a sequel to "The Conquest of Plassans". Serge Mouret…
El gran Michú
Read by Alba
Émile Zola
I Una siesta, a la hora del recreo, el gran Michú me llamó aparte, a un ángulo del patio. Su aire grave me produjo cie…
Cuentos a Ninon
Read by Carlos Lombardi
Émile Zola
Cuentos a Ninon es un grupo de cuentos que involucra el género maravilloso, fantástico, el relato realista y hasta la fá…