Zola, Emile
Au Bonheur Des Dames (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140447835
- author:
- Zola, Emile
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 20.57 x 13.72 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Au Bonheur des Dames by Emile Zola is a vivid portrayal of late 19th-century Parisian society. Through the story of Octave Mouret, director of one of the city's finest department stores, Zola explores the intersection of commerce and human desire. The novel delves into the lives of the store's employees and customers, revealing the intricate web of relationships and social hierarchies that defined this era. As a seminal work of French literature, Au Bonheur des Dames offers a nuanced examination of the capitalist economy and bourgeois society. Zola's masterful prose brings to life the opulent world of 19th-century consumer culture, where image, fashion, and gratification reign supreme. This thought-provoking novel remains remarkably relevant today, inviting readers to consider the enduring power of human desire in the face of commercialism. With its lavish detail and insightful commentary, Au Bonheur des Dames is a compelling read for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of France during this period.
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