Emile Zola: L'Assommoir (Landmarks of World Literature) [Paperback]

David Baguley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521386020 | ISBN-13: 978-0521386029 | Publication Date: May 28, 2007

This is a new introduction to Zola's masterpiece, published amid controversy in 1876-7. L'Assommoir is analyzed as a social and political novel, as a representative work of literary naturalism, and in the context of its repercussions in the history of the novel. Professor Baguley investigates its complex and sometimes ambiguous themes, its literary structures and its technical innovativeness. He provides a synthesis of the best research and criticism of the novel together with new insights into its interpretations. The biographical and historical context is given, and there is a guide to further reading.

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Book Description

In this new introduction to Zola's masterpiece, published amid controversy in 1876-7, L'Assommoir is analyzed as a social and political novel, a representative work of literary naturalism and in the context of its repercussions in the history of the novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (May 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521386020
• ISBN-13: 978-0521386029
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,062,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is one amazing book, and I recommend it very much., February 24, 1999

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This review is from: Emile Zola: L'Assommoir (Landmarks of World Literature) (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book about a very difficult era in France. It talks about the problems of everyday life, the pains and betrayals in love, and it also explores human nature. It's a great book, and I sincerely recommend anyone who speaks french to read it. I can guarantee that you will not regret it! Thanks again to my great french instructor Mme Lavocat-Dubuis for helping me understand this story and making me appreciate it!!