01975cam a22003133u 4500 48069 UtSlPG 20260610134114.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 L'argent. Finnish Raha: Romaani Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-01-25 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "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.) Original publication data not identified Banks and banking -- France -- History -- 19th -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48069 88908 88908