Jacht naar Fortuin by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Schwencke, J. J.
Uniform Title La curée. Dutch
Title Jacht naar Fortuin
Note Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Fortune_des_Rougon
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Summary "Jacht naar Fortuin" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work is part of Zola's larger literary project, the Rougon-Macquart series, which explores the lives of a family against the backdrop of the social and political landscape of the time. The story likely focuses on themes of wealth, desire, and the societal pressures faced by its characters, particularly revolving around Renée and her interactions with others, including Maxime. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to an autumn scene where various carriages are stuck along a lakeshore, creating a vibrant yet stifling atmosphere of social engagement. Maxime and Renée are observed in a carriage, discussing Laure d’Aurigny and her recent changes, hinting at underlying tensions regarding social status and romantic entanglements. Renée exhibits signs of ennui and restlessness, expressing her desire for something beyond the lavish dinners and societal expectations that characterize her life. As the story unfolds, it subtly reveals her complex emotions and the allure of a less conventional existence, setting the stage for deeper explorations of her character and the society she navigates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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