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La Conquête de Plassans (Les Rougon-Macquart, #4)
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He appeared to be in a daze as he stood there leaning against the mantelpiece, a far-off look in his eyes. He was the master now and no longer needed to act contrary to his instincts; he could stretch out his hand, take hold of the town, and make it tremble. His gaunt dark figure filled the drawing room. Gradually the armchairs had been pulled closer together, forming a circle around him. The men expected him to express his satisfaction. The women implored him with their looks, like subservient slaves.
The fourth novel of the The Rougon-Macquart series is set in the sleepy town of Plassans and centers on Francois Mouret and his wife Marthe (Rougon) who live their somewhat normal and agreeable life along with their three children and their cook.
But Mourets' pleasant life and the lives of the inhabitants of the idyllic town of Plassans changes for the worse when the ambitious and sinister Abbé Faujas and his mother arrive in town and rent rooms in Mouret’s house.
The town was positively terrified when they saw this conqueror of their own making grow into a monster.
The main theme of this book is religious hypocrisy, deception and political machinations.
The fourth novel of the The Rougon-Macquart series is set in the sleepy town of Plassans and centers on Francois Mouret and his wife Marthe (Rougon) who live their somewhat normal and agreeable life along with their three children and their cook.
But Mourets' pleasant life and the lives of the inhabitants of the idyllic town of Plassans changes for the worse when the ambitious and sinister Abbé Faujas and his mother arrive in town and rent rooms in Mouret’s house.
The town was positively terrified when they saw this conqueror of their own making grow into a monster.
The main theme of this book is religious hypocrisy, deception and political machinations.
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April 20, 2022
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"She was then forty years old and it was her youth that was weeping."
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Ali wrote: "I'm liking what I see in your reviews, Helga.Some years back, I had the pleasure of reading Emile Zola's 'Germinal' and 'Nana,' I'm looking forward to getting another shot at reading more books fr..."
Thanks, Ali! I love Zola's no-nonsense realistic approach to every day life. I started this series from the beginning and haven't read Germinal and Nana yet. I also loved his Thérèse Raquin!
Helga wrote: "Ali wrote: "I'm liking what I see in your reviews, Helga.Some years back, I had the pleasure of reading Emile Zola's 'Germinal' and 'Nana,' I'm looking forward to getting another shot at reading m..."
One cool thing about being on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and having reading buddies like you is that I discover various books and authors. Since our time is limited, it's smart to learn from others' experiences alongside our own. I believe we're fortunate as humans to be able to share our beneficial pursuits with one another. I didn't know about this collection at all â€� big thanks!
Ali wrote: "Helga wrote: "Ali wrote: "I'm liking what I see in your reviews, Helga.Some years back, I had the pleasure of reading Emile Zola's 'Germinal' and 'Nana,' I'm looking forward to getting another sho..."
You are very welcome! And I agree. I also have found and read many books and got to know many authors I had never heard about through my friends' reviews here.
Some years back, I had the pleasure of reading Emile Zola's 'Germinal' and 'Nana,' I'm looking forward to getting another shot at reading more books from this author.