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"""The Fortune of the Rougons"" by Emile Zola is a captivating novel that delves into the intricacies of French society during the Second Empire. As a cornerstone of French literature, Zola's novel is a sweeping family saga that explores the themes of ambition, corruption, and power. Set against the backdrop of the Second Empire, Zola's narrative follows the Rougon family through the tumultuous events of the era, providing readers with a rich tapestry of historical fiction. Through the lens of this family saga, Zola offers profound social commentary on the dynamics of society, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of the proletariat. At the heart of the novel is the Rougon family's quest for fortune and influence, which leads to intrigue and drama as they navigate the complexities of French society. Zola's masterful storytelling weaves together the threads of ambition and corruption, painting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its own moral decay. ""The Fortune of the Rougons"" is not just a novel; it is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the forces that shape society. With its compelling narrative and incisive social commentary, Zola's novel remains a timeless classic of French literature."

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French author, journalist, dramatist, and founder of the naturalism literary movement, �mile Zola also wrote plays. He played a significant role in both Alfred Dreyfus' exoneration and the political liberalisation of France. Dreyfus had been wrongfully charged and imprisoned as an army commander. In 1901 and 1902, Zola was a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Zola was born in Paris on April 2, 1840, to Fran�ois Zola and �mile Aubert. Before becoming a writer, he was a law student who twice failed the baccalaureate. In his formative years, Zola produced a large number of short stories, essays, plays, and novels. Hachette fired Zola from his position as director of the Paris Opera in 1864 after the release of his scandalous autobiographical book La Confession de Claude (1865), which attracted the attention of the authorities. Zola became a citizen of France in 1862. He met the seamstress �l�onore-Alexandrine Meley, also known as Gabrielle, in 1865, and she eventually became his mistress. On September 29, 1902, Francois Zola died from carbon monoxide poisoning brought on by a poorly ventilated chimney. At the time of his death, he was working on the sequel to his recently published book V�rit�, which is about the Dreyfus trial.

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