Publisher's Synopsis
The Bonheur Des Dames: Or The Shop Girls Of Paris is a novel written by Emile Zola and published in 1883. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of Denise Baudu, a young woman who moves from the countryside to Paris in search of work. She finds employment at the department store Bonheur Des Dames, where she becomes friends with her fellow shop girls and falls in love with the store's owner, Octave Mouret.The novel explores the rise of the modern department store and the impact it had on the Parisian society. Zola describes in detail the workings of the store, the marketing tactics used to entice customers, and the exploitation of the workers. He also delves into the relationships between the characters, their struggles, and their ambitions.The Bonheur Des Dames: Or The Shop Girls Of Paris is a social commentary on the changing times and the effects of industrialization on the working class. It is a compelling story of love, ambition, and the pursuit of success in a rapidly changing world.This Book Is In English.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.
