The Ladies' Paradise by Emile Zola Paperback Book

Description: The Ladies' Paradise by Emile Zola Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Ladies Paradise" by mile Zola is a captivating work of French literature set in 19th century Paris, revolving around the rise of a grand department store. Within its bustling halls, the novel intricately weaves themes of romance, consumerism, and capitalism, reflecting the evolving landscape of urbanization. At the heart of the story lies the allure of fashion and desire, as the department store becomes a symbol of modernity and ambition. Through the lens of social class, Zola explores the dynamics of power and influence, depicting the struggles and triumphs of those seeking to ascend the ranks. Amidst the backdrop of bustling Parisian streets, women find empowerment within the confines of the store, challenging societal norms and embracing their own agency. Yet, within this world of seduction and competition, desires clash and ambitions soar, driving the characters to both success and downfall. As the narrative unfolds, Zola masterfully captures the pulse of a changing society, where the pursuit of wealth and status intertwines with the complexities of human relationships. "The Ladies Paradise" stands as a timeless exploration of the forces that shape our desires and the consequences of our relentless pursuit of ambition. Author Biography French author, journalist, dramatist, and founder of the naturalism literary movement, mile Zola also wrote plays. He played a significant role in both Alfred Dreyfus exoneration and the political liberalisation of France. Dreyfus had been wrongfully charged and imprisoned as an army commander. In 1901 and 1902, Zola was a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Zola was born in Paris on April 2, 1840, to Fran ois Zola and mile Aubert. Before becoming a writer, he was a law student who twice failed the baccalaureate. In his formative years, Zola produced a large number of short stories, essays, plays, and novels. Hachette fired Zola from his position as director of the Paris Opera in 1864 after the release of his scandalous autobiographical book La Confession de Claude (1865), which attracted the attention of the authorities. Zola became a citizen of France in 1862. He met the seamstress l onore-Alexandrine Meley, also known as Gabrielle, in 1865, and she eventually became his mistress. On September 29, 1902, Francois Zola died from carbon monoxide poisoning brought on by a poorly ventilated chimney. At the time of his death, he was working on the sequel to his recently published book V rit, which is about the Dreyfus trial. Details ISBN 9362767872 ISBN-13 9789362767875 Title The Ladies' Paradise Author Emile Zola Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 382 Publisher Double 9 Books GE_Item_ID:160642175; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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