The Conquest of Plassans (La Conquête de Plassans) by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Title The Conquest of Plassans (La Conquête de Plassans)
Note Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
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Summary "The Conquest of Plassans" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of a provincial town in France and addresses the tensions between religion and free thought during a tumultuous period in French history. The story centers on the Mouret family, particularly the mother, Marthe, and her husband, François Mouret, who will face the challenges posed by a new tenant, Abbé Faujas, and his mother. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the Mouret family in Plassans, where domestic peace is illustrated through a simple yet tender scene involving the children and their mother. However, Marthe's comfort is threatened by the arrival of the new tenant, Abbé Faujas, whose mysterious nature and stern disposition evoke curiosity and unease in her husband. As they integrate into the household, the dynamics begin to shift, hinting at the complexities to come, particularly regarding Marthe's emotional turmoil and the growing influence of the church that Abbé Faujas represents. This opening effectively sets the stage for an exploration of personal and societal 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 France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Clergy -- France -- Fiction
Subject France -- History -- Second Empire, 1852-1870 -- Fiction
Subject Insanity (Law) -- France -- Fiction
Subject Psychiatric hospitals -- France -- Fiction
Subject Confessors -- France -- Fiction
Subject Christian life -- France -- Fiction
Subject Priests -- France -- Fiction
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