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In a vivid portrayal of the newly built food markets of Paris, the novel follows Florent, a young ex‑prisoner from Cayenne, who struggles with hunger and a sense of injustice. As he navigates the bustling market streets, Florent becomes drawn to local Socialists, whose meetings take place more in bars than on revolutionary streets. Through Zola’s sensory descriptions of food, the story explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the beginnings of political engagement in 19th‑century Paris.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Émile Zola
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