60 results for 'Zola, 89mile'

Émile Zola's life was marked by turmoil and bravery. In 1898, he was sentenced to prison for defending a wrongly convicted man in the Dreyfus Affair. Fleeing France with just hours to spare, Zola...

Émile Zola: A Pioneer of Naturalism Brian Nelson explores the life and work of Émile Zola, a key figure in the literary movement known as naturalism. Zola's novels, such as Les Rougon-Macquart,...

A comprehensive study guide to Emile Zola's Germinal offers in-depth explanation and analysis of this 19th-century novel. This work provides a detailed exploration of class differentiation in France...

A dark and twisted tale of love, family, and survival, Zola is an extreme horror novella that delves into the depths of depravity. When Gordon's life is turned upside down by a long-held secret, he...

The Paris of Monet, Zola, Bernhardt, Eiffel, Debussy, Clemenceau, and Their Friends by Mary Mcauliffe In 1871, the city of Paris was left reeling from a humiliating defeat, a brutal siege, and a...

A previously unpublished letter from an Italian aristocrat to a doctor in 1896 has been discovered and translated into English for the first time. The letter reveals the man's experiences with...

The Top Ten of Everything Chelsea: A Blues Fan's Delight Discover the fascinating world of Chelsea Football Club through a unique blend of trivia, facts, and stats. This engaging book covers every...

Thérèse Raquin is a novel of turbulent passion, set in a dingy Parisian apartment where the protagonist, Thérèse, is trapped in a loveless marriage. Her life is shattered when she embarks on a...

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...

I Accuse! by Émile Zola In 1898, French novelist and critic Émile Zola took a bold stand against injustice. He published an open letter, "J'accuse...!", in a Paris newspaper, accusing the French...

The Kill (La Curée) by Émile Zola is set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris, a city undergoing rapid transformation. This novel, the second in Zola's Les Rougon-Macquart cycle, explores the...

The Moon's Gorgonzola by Debra Bertulis is a poignant and introspective poetry collection that explores the complexities of human emotion.Through lyrical and evocative language, Bertulis delves into...

The Dreyfus Affair "J'accuse" and Other Writings by Émile Zola In September 1894, a letter intercepted by French authorities claimed to prove the guilt of Jewish army captain Alfred Dreyfus. This act...

Émile Zola's Pot Luck is a scathing social satire that delivers its message with unflinching directness. This new translation of Zola's work restores the omitted sections of earlier versions,...

Venezolanismo: A Guide to Understanding Everyday Speech in VenezuelaThis concise guide provides essential words and phrases to help you navigate everyday conversations with Venezuelans. Written by...

The Integrated Centres of Public Education (CIEP) were a radical public architecture initiative in Rio de Janeiro in 1982. Conceived by Oscar Niemeyer, Darcy Ribeiro, and Leonel Brizola, the program...

The power of money to shape lives and societies is a theme that Émile Zola explores in this gripping novel. Saccard, a ruthless and ambitious individual, navigates the complex world of finance and...

La Débâcle (Reissue) by Emile Zola The title speaks to the heart of the novel: not just war, but also the collapse of a regime and the end of an era. This penultimate work in Zola's Rougon-Macquart...

The Joy of Life [La Joie de Vivre] by Emile Zola is a powerful exploration of human desire and the pursuit of happiness. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, this naturalistic novel...

Émile Zola's novel 'Earth' is a powerful portrayal of peasant life in 19th-century France. Set against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving landscape, the story follows Jean Macquart as he becomes...

The Assommoir is a powerful portrayal of poverty and desperation in late 19th-century Paris. Gervaise Macquart's struggles to support her family and escape the cycle of poverty are heart-wrenching...

La Bête humaine by Émile Zola is a powerful exploration of human nature at the end of the Second Empire in France. This novel delves into the darker aspects of society, revealing individuals derailed...

The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola In 1851, Louis-Napoleon's coup d'état led to the unjust deportation of Florent Quenu to Devil's Island. He escapes and returns to Paris, only to find the city...

Discover the magic of grandparenting with 116 easy tricks, amazing brainteasers, and simple stunts to wow the grandkids. From classic illusions to clever puzzles, this book is packed with activities...

A Love Story by Émile Zola is a poignant exploration of love's complexities. In this eighth novel in Zola's celebrated series, a young widow and her delicate daughter find themselves entangled in a...

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...

Published in 1877, Emile Zola's The Drinking Den is a powerful portrayal of a young woman's struggle against the ravages of vice. After being abandoned by her lover and left to care for their two...

Thérèse Raquin is a dark and unflinching tale of adultery and murder set in 19th-century Paris. Émile Zola's masterful exploration of human nature, stripped bare by the harsh realities of life among...

The Masterpiece is a tragic tale of ambition and obsession, set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century Paris. Claude Lantier, a young artist from the provinces, seeks to conquer the city's...

The Dream (Oxford World's Classics) A beautiful and rich young girl, Angelique, takes refuge under a cathedral porch on Christmas day. Childless and pious, she is taken in by the Huberts and becomes...

Emile Zola's The Beast Within is a haunting study of a man's slow corruption by jealousy. Translated from French with an introduction and notes, this Penguin Classics edition explores the dark and...

The Fortune of the Rougons by Émile Zola Set in the Provençal town of Plassans, this novel tells the story of two idealistic young supporters of the republican resistance to Louis-Napoleon...

The Sin of Abbé Mouret is a poignant exploration of the human condition, told through the story of a young priest struggling to reconcile his spiritual duties with his own desires. As he navigates a...

Nana is a scathing denunciation of society's hypocrisy and moral corruption, set against the glittering backdrop of 19th-century Paris. This novel, the ninth instalment in Zola's Rougon-Macquart...

This introduction to French literature provides an accessible overview of its themes and forms from the Middle Ages to the present. Major writers are discussed chronologically in their historical...

Germinal is a powerful novel that explores the harsh realities of working life in 19th-century France. Set in the mining community of northern France, the story follows the struggles of the miners as...

The Sin of Father Mouret by Émile ZolaA young priest's journey to faith and disillusionment unfolds in this poignant novel. Serge Mouret, newly ordained, struggles to connect with the disinterested...

Stories from the Kitchen is an anthology that brings together a diverse range of stories centered around food and cooking.From decadent feasts to humble meals, this collection features tales by...

Thérèse Raquin is a story of passion and destruction set in the backstreets of Paris. Based on Emile Zola's classic novel, it follows the doomed heroine as she navigates a loveless marriage to her...

Published in 1892, Degeneration is a seminal work by Max Nordau that explores the cultural and social landscape of its time. Nordau argues that the spirit of the era was marked by enervation,...

Germinal by Emile Zola is a powerful exploration of social injustice and human resilience. Set in a mining community struggling with poverty and exploitation, the novel follows the story of Etienne...

Letters to a Young Contrarian is a thought-provoking guide to principled dissent and disagreement. Christopher Hitchens, a renowned author and provocateur, explores the importance of contrarian...

Paris Stories brings together a diverse range of tales that capture the essence of the city. From the 18th century to the present day, this anthology features works by authors such as Laurence...

The Belly of Paris by Emile Zola is set in 19th-century Paris, where social change and upheaval are palpable. Against this backdrop, a young man named Florent Quenu navigates the challenges of his...

The Conquest of Plassans is the fourth novel in Émile Zola's Rougon-Macquart sequence, set in the Provençal town of Plassans. The arrival of Abbé Faujas has a profound impact on the community,...

Discover 22 remarkable short stories set throughout Paris, connected by the underground tunnels of its famed Metro. From the 15th-century account of Saint Genevieve to gripping narratives by Zola and...

The Underground Sea by John Berger is a collection of writing that brings together his work on mineworkers and the miners' strikes. Edited as a set of actions for today, this publication marks the...

Thérèse Raquin is a dark and shocking tale of love, desire, and murder. When Therese is forced to marry her husband's friend Camille, she feels trapped in a life devoid of passion or purpose. Her...

Roland Barthes's How to Live Together explores solitude and the degree of contact necessary for individuals to exist and create at their own pace. In this work, Barthes focuses on the concept of...

A photography book that brings Hilary Mantel's world to life. Zola once said, 'In my view you cannot claim to have really seen something till you have photographed it.' This book is the result of a...

The Ladies' Paradise is a novel that explores the development of modern consumer culture in late 19th century Paris. Set against the backdrop of a thriving department store, the story delves into...

French Tales offers a rich and varied portrait of French society and culture through its short fiction. Spanning twenty-two regions across France, this collection brings together an engaging range of...

Against Nature by J.-K. Huysmans is a seminal work that challenged the literary landscape of 19th-century Europe. First published in Paris in 1884, it delivered a significant blow to Zola's brand of...

A unique glimpse into the Parisian art world of the early twentieth century is offered by Ambroise Vollard's memoirs. As an art merchant and socialite, Vollard formed close relationships with many...

The Experientiality of Narrative: An Enactivist Approach by Marco Caracciolo Recent developments in cognitive narrative theory have highlighted the active role readers play in shaping their...

First published in 1969, Logic of Sense is a seminal work by Gilles Deleuze that prefigures his later writing style and methods. This influential philosophical treatise is divided into 34 'series'...

George Bernard Shaw's Major Cultural Essays offers a unique insight into the author's broad aesthetic sensibilities and his views on culture and politics. Spanning over six decades, this collection...

Doctor Pascal is the twentieth and final novel in Émile Zola's Les Rougon-Macquart series. Set in 1872, after the fall of the Second Empire, the story follows Dr Pascal Rougon, a doctor who has spent...

Class War: A Literary History charts the global class struggle through revolutionary combat, tracing its history from the Haitian Revolution to Black Lives Matter. Mark Steven surveys literature and...

Paris, City of Dreams tells the story of how Napoleon III and his right-hand man, Georges Haussmann, transformed Paris into the beautiful city we know today. Over less than two decades, they rebuilt...