Zola, Emile
His Excellency Eugene Rougon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198748250
- author:
- Zola, Emile
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Eugène Rougon, the "vice-Emperor," is a man who craves power for its own sake. His Excellency, the sixth novel in Émile Zola's Rougon-Macquart cycle, is a gripping portrayal of the inner workings of French Second Empire society. Set in the corridors of power, the novel delves into the intricate web of rivalries, scheming, and lobbying that defines the authoritarian Eugène Rougon's world. At its core, His Excellency is a study of politics in all its forms. The novel masterfully exposes the manipulation of language, the play of interests, and the subtle art of persuasion that underpin the workings of power. This is a book that will resonate with anyone interested in the dynamics of politics, where the stakes are high and the players are often ruthless. With remarkable contemporary relevance, Zola's novel offers a searing critique of the ways in which power is exercised and maintained.
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