In this classic of 19th century French literature, Zola paints a vivid portrait of the complex social and economic forces at work in the Parisian bourgeoisie. Through the interwoven stories of a diverse cast of characters, he exposes the greed, hypocrisy, and moral decay of a society grappling with the challenges of modernity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...
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