Raha: Romaani by Émile Zola
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"Raha: Romaani" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Saccard, a financial speculator, as he navigates the turbulent world of the stock exchange, driven by ambition, desire for wealth, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening sets the stage for a social critique of capitalism and greed during a volatile economic period. At the start of the novel, Saccard enters
a bustling restaurant after the stock exchange has opened, where he feels both anticipation and disappointment due to the absence of a key figure, Huret. As he observes fellow speculators and engages in brief conversations, the competitive atmosphere and his past failures weigh on him. Zola introduces various characters, including Mazaud and the wealthy Amadieu, showcasing the interconnectedness of money, power, and social dynamics. Saccard's internal conflict is revealed as he longs to reclaim his former status amidst growing uncertainties in the financial world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | L'argent. Finnish |
| Title | Raha: Romaani |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Banks and banking -- France -- History -- 19th -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48069 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 241 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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