Project Gutenberg 2006-05-03 Public domain in the USA. 666 Zola, Émile 1840 1902 Zola, Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola, Emile Four Short Stories By Emile Zola Nana -- The Miller's Daughter -- Captain Burle -- Death of Olivier Becaille Donald Lainson and David Widger "Four Short Stories" by Émile Zola is a collection of literary works penned during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Zola's incisive storytelling and keen observation of human nature, often exploring themes of society, morality, and the human condition. The stories feature notable characters, with the first tale, "Nana," centering on a young woman whose presence at a theater reveals the stark contrast between her public persona and private struggles. The opening of "Nana" paints a vivid portrait of a Parisian theater on the brink of a much-anticipated performance. As the audience waits, we are introduced to various characters, including Hector de la Faloise and his companion, Fauchery, who discuss the mysterious star, Nana. The atmosphere is thick with excitement and curiosity, reflecting the city's obsession with fame and allure. The narrative establishes a sense of tension as expectations mount for Nana's debut, hinting at her complex personality and foreshadowing the impact she will have on those around her. This introduction invites readers to delve deeper into the intricate social dynamics and personal narratives that will unfold throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 1266585 2025-10-01T08:14:49.045090 text/html 1310364 2021-07-31T13:27:28 text/html; charset=utf-8 585438 2025-10-01T08:15:02.536550 application/epub+zip 587867 2025-10-01T08:14:52.316078 application/epub+zip 578287 2025-10-01T08:14:50.982121 application/epub+zip 982686 2025-10-01T08:15:10.961481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 947963 2025-10-01T08:15:01.597554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 906945 2022-09-01T09:29:13.911657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1224162 2025-10-01T08:14:47.990083 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1223967 2021-07-31T13:32:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16709 2025-10-01T08:15:11.093463 application/rdf+xml 15348 2025-10-01T08:14:51.497054 image/jpeg 3930 2025-10-01T08:14:51.239100 image/jpeg 541452 2025-10-01T08:14:49.142075 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 en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia