Germinal

Germinal

$15.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Emile Zola
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paul Elek Books, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Emile Zola's "Germinal" is a powerful work of naturalistic fiction that chronicles the harsh lives of coal miners in northern France during the Second French Empire. The novel vividly depicts the brutal working conditions, poverty, and social injustices faced by the working class, culminating in a desperate and ultimately tragic strike. It presents a stark portrayal of human endurance and the struggle for dignity amidst overwhelming adversity. This classic of French literature offers a compelling and unflinching look at the social and economic realities of 19th-century industrial society, making it essential reading for those interested in historical and social commentary.

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Description

Author: Emile Zola
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paul Elek Books, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Emile Zola's "Germinal" is a powerful work of naturalistic fiction that chronicles the harsh lives of coal miners in northern France during the Second French Empire. The novel vividly depicts the brutal working conditions, poverty, and social injustices faced by the working class, culminating in a desperate and ultimately tragic strike. It presents a stark portrayal of human endurance and the struggle for dignity amidst overwhelming adversity. This classic of French literature offers a compelling and unflinching look at the social and economic realities of 19th-century industrial society, making it essential reading for those interested in historical and social commentary.