The Ladies' Paradise by Émile Zola
"The Ladies' Paradise" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores the themes of commerce, ambition, and the evolving role of women in society, particularly in the context of retail during the rise of large department stores in Paris. The main character, Denise, embarks on a journey to find a better life for herself and her brothers after their family's downfall, leading her into the
world of vast drapery establishments. At the start of the story, we meet Denise as she arrives in Paris from the countryside with her two brothers, Jean and Pépé. The trio is exhausted and daunted by the city, but they are soon captivated by The Ladies’ Paradise, a dazzling department store that symbolizes both opportunity and competition. As Denise navigates her new surroundings, we see her encounter her uncle Baudu, a traditional draper struggling against the overpowering presence of larger shops, and her longing for a position within The Ladies' Paradise begins to grow, setting up a conflict between their old-fashioned ways and the modern retail landscape represented by the department store. The stage is set for Denise's struggle between familial duty and her own aspirations in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
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| Translator | Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922 |
| Uniform Title | Au bonheur des dames. English |
| Title | The Ladies' Paradise |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Bonheur_des_Dames |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Department stores -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women sales personnel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Seduction -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54726 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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