Germinal by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939
Title Germinal
Note Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Dagny and Marc D’Hooghe
Summary "Germinal" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the harsh realities of coal miners in France during a time of economic struggle and social unrest, focusing on the character Étienne Lantier as he seeks work and becomes involved in the lives of the miners. The narrative captures the collective emotions and aspirations of these laborers against the backdrop of industrialization. At the start of the book, a young man named Étienne Lantier wanders the cold, dark roads of northern France searching for work. After a brief encounter with a carman at a coal pit known as Voreux, where he learns about the exploitation miners face, he decides to seek employment at the mine. The scene transitions to the miner's settlement, revealing the difficult lives of the Maheu family, who live in cramped conditions and endure constant financial struggle. As the characters navigate their daily routines, the oppressive environment of the pit and the threat of deeper social issues are set up, foreshadowing the conflicts that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Coal miners -- Fiction
Subject Coal mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Strikes and lockouts -- Fiction
Subject Labor disputes -- Fiction
Subject France, Northern -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 56528
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 23, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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