A Zola Dictionary; the Characters of the Rougon-Macquart Novels of Emile Zola;

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Author Patterson, J. G
Title A Zola Dictionary; the Characters of the Rougon-Macquart Novels of Emile Zola;
Note Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Zola Dictionary; the Characters of the Rougon-Macquart Novels of Emile Zola" by J. G. Patterson is a reference work written in the early 20th century that explores the extensive array of characters found in Zola's seminal Rougon-Macquart series. This volume offers insights into the complex family dynamics, themes, and underlying social commentary present in these novels set against the backdrop of the Second Empire in France. The dictionary format provides readers with a brief synopsis of each character and their respective roles, making it a useful companion for those seeking to delve into or understand Zola's influential literary contributions. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to Zola's vision and the significance behind his Rougon-Macquart series. It discusses the author's motivations, including his desire to reveal the sociopolitical conditions of his time through a naturalistic lens that emphasizes heredity and environmental influences on human behavior. Through a genealogical overview of the main family, the Rougons and the Macquarts, the text outlines key characters such as Adelaide Fouque, Pierre Rougon, and Gervaise Macquart, establishing the familial interconnections that drive the narrative of Zola's works while setting the stage for the exploration of themes like social decay, moral corruption, and the struggle of individuals within a flawed society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Zola, Émile, 1840-1902. Rougon-Macquart -- Dictionaries
Subject Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 -- Characters -- Dictionaries
Subject Characters and characteristics in literature -- Dictionaries
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EBook-No. 5103
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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