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Uniform Title: Son Excellence Eugène Rougon. English
Title: His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_Excellence_Eug%C3%A8ne_Rougon
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Summary: "His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]" by Émile Zola is a political novel written in the late 19th century. The book examines the intricacies of the Second French Empire, focusing on Eugène Rougon, a powerful political figure intricately involved with the Emperor Napoleon III and the tumultuous political climate of the time. Through Rougon's story, Zola explores themes of power, ambition, and the moral compromises that accompany political life. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a legislative session in the French Chamber of Deputies, where a mixture of indifference and camaraderie characterizes the atmosphere. Various deputies discuss the influential Rougon, reflecting on his possible resignation and the intricate political maneuverings occurring behind the scenes. Central players include M. Kahn, who inquires about Rougon's whereabouts and expresses concern over his fate, and Clorinde Balbi, whose enchanting presence captures attention. Zola's attention to detail immerses readers in a vivid portrayal of political life, highlighting Rougon's pivotal role as both a symbol of authority and an embodiment of the complexities and intrigues inherent in the governance of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator: Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
EBook No.: 56654
Published: Feb 27, 2018
Downloads: 226
Language: English
Subject: France -- History -- Second Empire, 1852-1870 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Uniform Title: Son Excellence Eugène Rougon. English
Title: His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_Excellence_Eug%C3%A8ne_Rougon
Credits:
Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free
Literature (Images generously made available by the Internet
Archive)
Summary: "His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]" by Émile Zola is a political novel written in the late 19th century. The book examines the intricacies of the Second French Empire, focusing on Eugène Rougon, a powerful political figure intricately involved with the Emperor Napoleon III and the tumultuous political climate of the time. Through Rougon's story, Zola explores themes of power, ambition, and the moral compromises that accompany political life. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a legislative session in the French Chamber of Deputies, where a mixture of indifference and camaraderie characterizes the atmosphere. Various deputies discuss the influential Rougon, reflecting on his possible resignation and the intricate political maneuverings occurring behind the scenes. Central players include M. Kahn, who inquires about Rougon's whereabouts and expresses concern over his fate, and Clorinde Balbi, whose enchanting presence captures attention. Zola's attention to detail immerses readers in a vivid portrayal of political life, highlighting Rougon's pivotal role as both a symbol of authority and an embodiment of the complexities and intrigues inherent in the governance of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator: Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
EBook No.: 56654
Published: Feb 27, 2018
Downloads: 226
Language: English
Subject: France -- History -- Second Empire, 1852-1870 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.