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Émile Zola’s novel *The fortune of the Rougons* is a historical fiction set in France, detailing the interplay of family dynamics and societal shifts during an era of profound change. Drawing upon the nation’s evolving political landscape, Zola offers a vivid portrait of ambition, social mobility, and moral challenge. Through this narrative, readers glimpse the complexities of an evolving French society.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Émile Zola
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