For a Night of Love by Émile Zola
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"For a Night of Love" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a small town, the book explores the themes of love, desire, and moral complexity through the eyes of the protagonist, Julien Michon, whose unrequited feelings lead him into a web of dark circumstances. It delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the crushing weight of societal expectations. The story follows Julien, a
socially awkward clerk, who becomes infatuated with the aloof Therese de Marsanne, a beautiful young woman living in a grand mansion across from his window. Initially captivated by her grace and mystery, Julien's love turns into obsession when, after a series of chance encounters and his music drawing Therese's attention, he is thrust into a tragic scenario. Therese, caught in a passionate but tumultuous romance with Colombel, inadvertently kills him during a struggle. Seeking help to hide the crime, she manipulates Julien into disposing of the body, thereby intertwining their fates in a disastrous manner. The plot unfolds with intense emotional turmoil, leading to a dark conclusion that reflects the brutal reality of love and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Pour une nuit d'amour. English |
| Title | For a Night of Love |
| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63791 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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