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La Terre   By: (1840-1902)

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La Terre by Émile Zola is a gripping and intense portrayal of rural life in 19th-century France. The novel explores the harsh realities of agrarian society, depicting the struggles of peasants and landowners alike.

Zola's vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, making the reader feel as though they are walking through the fields and villages alongside the characters. The stark contrast between the opulence of the landowners and the poverty of the peasants is palpable, highlighting the injustices and inequalities of the time.

The characters in the novel are complex and multifaceted, each with their own motivations and desires. From the ruthless landowner to the hardworking peasant, Zola expertly weaves together their stories to create a rich tapestry of rural life.

Overall, La Terre is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the intricacies of class struggle, greed, and human nature. Zola's unflinching look at the darker side of society makes this a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or social commentary.

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LES ROUGON MACQUART

HISTOIRE NATURELLE ET SOCIALE D'UNE FAMILLE SOUS LE SECOND EMPIRE

LA TERRE

Par ÉMILE ZOLA

LA TERRE

PREMIÈRE PARTIE

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Jean, ce matin là, un semoir de toile bleue noué sur le ventre, en tenait la poche ouverte de la main gauche, et de la droite, tous les trois pas, il y prenait une poignée de blé, que d'un geste, à la volée, il jetait. Ses gros souliers trouaient et emportaient la terre grasse, dans le balancement cadencé de son corps; tandis que, à chaque jet, au milieu de la semence blonde toujours volante, on voyait luire les deux galons rouges d'une veste d'ordonnance, qu'il achevait d'user. Seul, en avant, il marchait, l'air grandi; et, derrière, pour enfouir le grain, une herse roulait lentement, attelée de deux chevaux, qu'un charretier poussait à longs coups de fouet réguliers, claquant au dessus de leurs oreilles.

La parcelle de terre, d'une cinquantaine d'ares à peine, au lieu dit des Cornailles, était si peu importante, que M... Continue reading book >>




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