Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 213 Zola, Émile 1840 1902 Zola, Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola, Emile Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred 1853 1922 Vizetelly, E. A. (Ernest Alfred) Vizetelly, Ernest A. Fécondité. English Fruitfulness $bDoubleday, Page & Co.. David Widger and Dagny (revised by Laura Natal) "Fruitfulness" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century that serves as the first volume in a series exploring the cardinal principles of human life. Zola's work aims to address significant social issues of the time, particularly concerning population decline and the vitality of family life. The story centers around Mathieu Froment, a devoted husband and father, and his wife Marianne as they navigate their lives amidst financial struggles and societal expectations, reflecting Zola's themes of life’s complexities, love, and civic responsibility. The opening of "Fruitfulness" introduces readers to Mathieu and Marianne as they engage in the routine of their daily lives in a modest pavilion. We learn about their struggle to make ends meet while raising four children in a precarious financial situation. Despite their difficulties, the couple shares a vibrant, loving relationship, showcasing the joy and challenges of family life. The scene sets the stage for themes of fertility and productivity as Mathieu grapples with his duties at work and the yearning for a prosperous future, all while contrasting sharply with the views of his wealthier relatives and colleagues who espouse more Malthusian ideas about family planning and societal progress. Through rich characterizations and vivid descriptions of their environment, Zola crafts a compelling narrative that invites reflection on the interplay of personal happiness and social responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Fruitfulness Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 1047881 2025-07-04T11:23:27.511460 text/html 1025282 2024-10-28T17:43:31 text/html 879242 2025-07-04T11:23:35.958445 application/epub+zip 897873 2025-07-04T11:23:28.561514 application/epub+zip 522972 2025-07-04T11:23:28.012505 application/epub+zip 1091494 2025-07-04T11:23:42.193422 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1065545 2025-07-04T11:23:35.484428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 753301 2022-09-05T07:32:59.515589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1017613 2025-07-04T11:23:26.493477 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 997812 2024-10-28T17:43:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17649 2025-07-04T11:23:42.327383 application/rdf+xml 20433 2025-07-04T11:23:28.139446 image/jpeg 2419 2025-07-04T11:23:28.075462 image/jpeg 814646 2025-07-04T11:23:27.599486 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia