Theresa Raquin by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Title Theresa Raquin
Credits Dagny, John Bickers and David Widger
Summary "Thérèse Raquin" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century, which explores themes of passion, guilt, and the darker aspects of human nature. The story centers around Thérèse Raquin, a young woman trapped in a stifling existence with her sickly husband, Camille, and her overbearing aunt, Madame Raquin. The narrative delves into Thérèse's desires and the desperate choices she faces as she finds herself caught between societal expectations and her own repressed passions. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the gloomy and oppressive setting of the Arcade of the Pont Neuf in Paris, where Thérèse runs a modest mercery shop with her husband and aunt. Thérèse is depicted as a quiet and obedient young woman living a monotonous life. Her physical description suggests strength beneath her subdued exterior. The dynamic shifts when Laurent, an old friend of Camille, reenters their lives, sparking a passionate affair between Thérèse and Laurent. Tension mounts as they navigate their forbidden relationship, hinting at the moral complexities and eventual consequences of their actions. The opening sets a dark and somber tone, foreshadowing the turmoil that ensues from Thérèse's burgeoning desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Adultery -- Fiction
Subject Guilt -- Fiction
Subject Murder -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6626
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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