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Thérèse Raquin

By Émile Zola
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Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola is a gripping tale of passion and guilt set in 19th-century Paris. It follows the life of Thérèse, a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage, who embarks on an affair with her husband's friend, Laurent. As their relationship takes a dark turn, the couple becomes entangled in a web of deceit and consequences that challenge their morality and sanity.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by dark, psychological tales with themes of passion, guilt, and revenge. Its intense exploration of human emotions and moral complexities makes it a gripping read for those who appreciate classic literature that delves into the darker side of human nature.

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Thérèse Raquin

In the claustrophobic atmosphere of a dingy haberdasher's shop on the Passage du Pont-Neuf in Paris, Therese Raquin is trapped in a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille. Therese Raquin caused a scandal when it appeared in 1867 and borught its twenty-seven-year-old author a notoriety that followed him throughout his life.

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Set in the claustrophobic atmosphere of a dingy haberdasher's shop in the passage du Pont-Neuf in Paris, this powerful novel tells how the heroine and her lover, Laurent, kill her husband, Camille, but are subsequently haunted by visions of the dead man and prevented from enjoying the fruits of their crime.

Published in 1867, this is Zola's most important work before the Rougon-Macquart series and introduces many of the themes that can be traced through the later novel cycle.

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Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola is widely regarded as a compelling and intense exploration of passion, guilt, and moral decay. Reviews often highlight the novel's dark and psychological depth, praising Zola's skill in portraying complex characters entangled in a grim and oppressive setting. The narrative's stark realism and the intricate depiction of human emotions and desires are frequently noted as key strengths that make the book a significant classic in naturalistic literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140449440

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Robin Buss
  • Introduction by Robin Buss

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Emile Zola (1840-1902) was the leading figure in the French school of naturalistic fiction. His principal work, Les Rougon-Macquart, is a panorama of mid-19th century French life, in a cycle of 20 novels which Zola wrote over a period of 22 years. Robin Buss is a journalist and translator. His most recent translations for Penguin include The Plague by Camus and The Black Tulip by Dumas. He lives in London.

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