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The Dream

The Dream

Zola, Emile

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419160206
ISBN13: 9781419160202
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.47 Width: 7.52 Depth: 9.34
Language: English
The Dream is a novel written by the French author, Emile Zola. It was first published in 1888 and is part of his twenty-novel series, Les Rougon-Macquart. The story is set in Paris during the 1860s and follows the life of a young artist named Claude Lantier.Claude is a struggling painter who dreams of creating a masterpiece that will make him famous. He is deeply passionate about his work and is constantly searching for inspiration. His life takes a turn when he meets a beautiful woman named Christine, who becomes his muse and lover.As Claude becomes more successful, he begins to experience the darker side of fame and fortune. He becomes consumed by jealousy and paranoia, leading him to make reckless decisions that ultimately lead to his downfall.The Dream is a powerful exploration of the human psyche and the price of artistic ambition. Zola's vivid descriptions of Parisian life and the art world of the 1860s make this novel a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of art or literature.When she held her in her arms pressed against her breast, she felt that she was trembling. She almost seemed to avoid her usual evening kiss. Looking anxiously in her face, Hubertine read in her eyes the feverish expectation connected with the hoped-for meeting. It was all so evident to her that she promised herself to keep a close watch.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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