The Conquest Of Plassans (1900)
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ISBN10: 1437405533
ISBN13: 9781437405538
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 22 2008
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437405538
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 22 2008
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Conquest of Plassans is a novel written by the French author Emile Zola in 1900. It is part of the Rougon-Macquart series, which explores the lives of different members of two families during the Second French Empire. The novel is set in the fictional town of Plassans and follows the story of the Rougon family, particularly that of the young priest Abb����� Faujas.The novel begins with the death of the town's bishop, which sets off a power struggle among the local clergy. Abb����� Faujas arrives in Plassans and quickly gains the trust of the town's most influential figures, including the mayor and the Rougon family. He becomes the new bishop's confessor and begins to exert his influence over the town.As Abb����� Faujas gains more power, the Rougon family becomes increasingly divided. Some members, like the matriarch F�����licit�����, support him, while others, like her son Eug�����ne, become suspicious of his motives. Eug�����ne's wife, Marthe, becomes particularly enamored with Abb����� Faujas, leading to a series of events that ultimately lead to tragedy.The Conquest of Plassans explores themes of power, corruption, and the influence of religion on society. Zola's vivid descriptions of the town and its inhabitants bring the story to life, and his nuanced characters provide a complex and compelling portrayal of human nature. The novel is considered one of Zola's best works and a classic of French literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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