Publisher's Synopsis
Germinal: Or Master and Man is a novel written by Emile Zola and published in 1901. It is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a coal miner named Etienne Lantier who arrives in the mining town of Montsou in northern France, looking for work. He joins a group of miners who are planning a strike to protest against the poor working conditions and low wages they are subjected to by their employers.As the strike progresses, tensions rise between the miners and the mine owners, leading to violent clashes and a brutal suppression of the strike by the authorities. The novel explores the social, economic, and political issues of the time, including the exploitation of the working class, the rise of socialism, and the struggle for workers' rights.Through the character of Etienne, Zola portrays the struggles and hardships faced by the working class, and the injustices they endure at the hands of the wealthy and powerful. The novel also delves into the complex relationships between workers and their employers, and the impact of industrialization on society as a whole.Germinal: Or Master and Man is a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. It is considered one of Zola's most important novels and a masterpiece 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.
