| Author |
Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
| Title |
Son Excellence Eugène Rougon
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_Excellence_Eug%C3%A8ne_Rougon Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_Excellence_Eug%C3%A8ne_Rougon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Son Excellence Eugène Rougon" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the political landscape of France during the Second Empire, centering around the character of Eugène Rougon, a powerful and ambitious figure within the government. The narrative explores the intricate dynamics of politics, personal ambition, and the interplay between individual and state. The opening of the novel immerses the reader in a legislative session where the atmosphere is one of ennui and indifference among the lawmakers, punctuated by the arrival of Rougon. His influence is palpable, as colleagues discuss his potential downfall while also whispering about the political machinations involving a disputed financial case. The dialogue between various legislators reveals the intrigues of the political elite and the uncertainty surrounding Rougon's future. As tensions mount regarding his standing in the government, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of ambition, loyalty, and the darker side of political life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Second Empire, 1852-1870 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17557 |
| Release Date |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 14, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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