02186cam a22003253u 4500 38221 UtSlPG 20260610133854.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 Fécondité. Finnish Hedelmällisyys: Romaani Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-04 E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen "Hedelmällisyys: Romaani" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Mathieu Froment, a determined and hardworking man who juggles his family responsibilities with his demanding job at a factory while navigating the challenges of love and societal expectations. This work explores themes of fertility, societal pressures regarding family size, and the stark realities of life for working-class families. At the start of the narrative, we meet Mathieu as he hurriedly prepares for his day, glancing at the clock and ensuring he doesn't miss the train. The opening introduces readers to his loving relationship with Marianne, his supportive wife, and provides glimpses into their daily struggles with finances and family life. The setting shifts between their modest home and the factory, establishing a stark contrast between the lives of working-class families and the wealthier class they often aspire to join. Zola's portrayal of the characters and their interactions underscores the socio-economic tensions of the time, setting the stage for deeper explorations of family dynamics and the pressures of societal expectations as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- Translations into Finnish Marjanen, V. A. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38221 79060 79060