| Author |
Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
| Title |
The Flood
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Inondation
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Michael Castelluccio
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| Summary |
"The Flood" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century, during the period characterized by realism and a focus on social issues. The story revolves around the devastating effects of a catastrophic flood on a close-knit farming family, exploring themes of loss, disaster, and human resilience against nature's fury. The narrative follows Louis Roubien, a 70-year-old farmer, as he recounts the idyllic life he and his extended family have built on their prosperous farm, which is suddenly threatened by the rising waters of the Garonne River. As the flood engulfs their home, the family is confronted with terror and despair, struggling to survive amidst the chaos. The novel vividly depicts the emotional turmoil experienced by Louis and his loved ones as they navigate their impending doom, highlighting the sense of community and love that binds them together. The calamity brings forth tragic losses and challenges their faith and resolve, ultimately leading Louis to reflect on the fragility of life and the deep sorrow that follows such irreversible devastation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Floods -- France -- Toulouse -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Garonne River (Spain and France) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Disaster victims -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7011 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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