02228cam a22003013u 4500 46837 UtSlPG 20260610134057.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Rod, Édouard, 1857-1910 A Propos de l'Assommoir Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-09-10 Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "A Propos de l'Assommoir" by Édouard Rod is a literary critique written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on Émile Zola, the author of "L'Assommoir," providing insights into his life, literary methods, and the controversies surrounding his writing. It delves into the impact of Zola's work on society and the criticism he faced, particularly addressing the themes of morality and realism in literature. The opening of this critique sets the stage by discussing the initial silence surrounding Zola's works before they gained significant attention and notoriety. Rod reflects on the mixed reactions to "L'Assommoir," including accusations of immorality and exaggeration, as well as the contrasting perspectives that arose as Zola's literary significance was recognized. Rod also begins to outline Zola's background, struggles, and the meticulous research he undertook to create his novels, suggesting that beneath the harsh exterior of his characters lies a deep exploration of human nature and social issues. The critique aims to encourage readers to examine Zola's work with a thoughtful and unbiased perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Zola, Émile, 1840-1902. Assommoir https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46837 87676 87676