Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 594 Zola, Émile 1840 1902 Zola, Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola, Emile Serrano, Mary J. (Mary Jane) 1923 Serrano, Mary Jane Christie Doctor Pascal Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Docteur_Pascal David Widger, Dagny and John Bickers "Doctor Pascal" by Émile Zola is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the life of Dr. Pascal Rougon, an aged physician, whose intellectual curiosity and pioneering work in the field of heredity consume him, often at the expense of his personal relationships. The narrative hints at an exploration of themes such as scientific ambition, family legacy, and the tensions between faith and rationalism through the dynamic between Pascal and his niece, Clotilde, and also includes their housekeeper, Martine. At the start of the novel, Dr. Pascal is portrayed in his study on a hot July afternoon, engrossed in his work, surrounded by stacks of papers and manuscripts. Clotilde, his niece, is introduced as she sketches a pastel of flowers, showcasing her artistic talent and the strong bond between her and Pascal. The calm atmosphere is disrupted by the tension emerging from their differing beliefs—Pascal is a scientist focused on empirical knowledge, while Clotilde, influenced by Martine's religiosity, is drawn to the mysteries of life beyond science. As the opening unfolds, the familial dynamics, with Clotilde’s desire to protect her uncle from the criticisms of society and his singular dedication to his scientific endeavors, establish a rich context for the conflicts that will likely develop throughout the narrative, suggesting a deep examination of personal sacrifice in the name of progress and the burdens of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 729453 2025-08-05T04:49:49.151411 text/html 720163 2024-10-28T18:00:57 text/html 349304 2025-08-05T04:49:57.476372 application/epub+zip 349130 2025-08-05T04:49:51.071400 application/epub+zip 349129 2025-08-05T04:49:49.933446 application/epub+zip 560608 2025-08-05T04:50:02.626312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539175 2025-08-05T04:49:56.805391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 508969 2022-09-05T09:38:17.828785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 705447 2025-08-05T04:49:48.327456 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 685708 2024-10-28T18:00:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17406 2025-08-05T04:50:02.767334 application/rdf+xml 9124 2025-08-05T04:49:50.439384 image/jpeg 2678 2025-08-05T04:49:50.183435 image/jpeg 324481 2025-08-05T04:49:49.208399 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