{"product_id":"lassommoir-zmile-zola-9781022951341","title":"L'Assommoir","description":"\u003cp\u003eÉmile Zola's powerful novel, \"L'Assommoir,\" offers a searing glimpse into the lives of the 19th-century working class in France. A landmark of social realism, this unflinching narrative explores themes of poverty, alcoholism, and the struggles faced by women in a harsh and unforgiving society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough Zola's meticulous prose, readers are immersed in a world where survival is a daily battle. The story delves into the challenges faced by working-class women, highlighting their resilience and vulnerabilities in the face of overwhelming hardship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"L'Assommoir\" remains a vital work of French literature, offering a stark and enduring portrayal of social issues that continue to resonate today. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to experience Zola's masterful storytelling and gain a deeper understanding of a pivotal era. A compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the complexities of the human condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Émile Zola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1022951343\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781022951341\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.64d","brand":"Émile Zola","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46906673496319,"sku":"9781022951341","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ff8ce832-5ee3-4f66-9f3f-3d0410e28e24.jpg?v=1748771091","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lassommoir-zmile-zola-9781022951341","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}