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.
His Excellency Eugene Rougon, Book Six of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
Here, in Zola's sixth novel in the Rougon-Macquart series, we get to know Pierre and Felicite's eldest son, Eugene. He's the son that made …
Thérèse Raquin (Version 2)
Read by Mark Nelson
Émile Zola
Thérèse Raquin, trapped in a loveless marriage with her cousin Camille, plots with her lover Laurent to murder him so they can…
A Love Episode, Book Eight of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
"A Love Episode" ("Une Page d'Amour") is the eighth volume in Zola's Rougon-Macquart cycle of novels. It deals with Hel…
Nana (Version 2), Book Nine of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
Anna Coupeau, known as Nana, makes her debut in 1867 at the Theatre de Varietes, and is an instant sensation. It is as a prostitute, howeve…
L'Assommoir, Book Seven of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
Gervaise Macquart runs away to Paris with Lantier, to work as a washerwoman. Lantier abandons her and their two sons. She then marries the…
Nuevos Cuentos a Ninon
Read by Carlos Lombardi
Émile Zola
Antes de convertirse en el gran escritor del movimiento literario naturalista y más tarde en un símbolo de la literatura con c…
Piping Hot (Pot Bouille), Book Ten of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Émile Zola
Covering a two-year period, Zola recounts the lives, intrigues, quarrel and loves of a group of five families all living in what was at the …