Publisher's Synopsis
The Fortune of the Rougons is a novel written by French author Emile Zola. It is the first book in his twenty-volume series, Les Rougon-Macquart. The story is set in the fictional town of Plassans, France, during the Second Empire, and follows the rise of the Rougon family from poverty to wealth and power.The novel begins with the death of the town's mayor, who is rumored to have left behind a hidden fortune. The Rougon family, who are known for their cunning and ambition, see this as an opportunity to climb the social ladder. They manipulate and scheme their way into the mayor's inner circle, hoping to uncover the fortune and secure their place in society.The story is told from multiple perspectives, including those of the Rougon family members and other townspeople. Through their interactions and conflicts, Zola explores themes of power, corruption, and social class. The novel also delves into the psychology of its characters, examining their motivations and desires.Overall, The Fortune of the Rougons is a gripping tale of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a masterful work of realist fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of 19th-century French society.She made no reply; but he realised that she was staggering. He thereupon handed the flag to one of the other insurgents and quitted the ranks, almost carrying the girl in his arms. She struggled a little, she felt so distressed at appearing such a child. But he calmed her, telling her that he knew of a cross-road which shortened the distance by one half. They would be able to take a good hour's rest and reach Orcheres at the same time as the others.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.
