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100 1 _aPatterson, J. G
245 1 2 _aA Zola Dictionary; the Characters of the Rougon-Macquart Novels of Emile Zola;
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-22
508 _aProduced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger
520 _a"A Zola Dictionary; the Characters of the Rougon-Macquart Novels of Emile Zola" by J. G. Patterson is a reference work written in the early 20th century that explores the extensive array of characters found in Zola's seminal Rougon-Macquart series. This volume offers insights into the complex family dynamics, themes, and underlying social commentary present in these novels set against the backdrop of the Second Empire in France. The dictionary format provides readers with a brief synopsis of each character and their respective roles, making it a useful companion for those seeking to delve into or understand Zola's influential literary contributions. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to Zola's vision and the significance behind his Rougon-Macquart series. It discusses the author's motivations, including his desire to reveal the sociopolitical conditions of his time through a naturalistic lens that emphasizes heredity and environmental influences on human behavior. Through a genealogical overview of the main family, the Rougons and the Macquarts, the text outlines key characters such as Adelaide Fouque, Pierre Rougon, and Gervaise Macquart, establishing the familial interconnections that drive the narrative of Zola's works while setting the stage for the exploration of themes like social decay, moral corruption, and the struggle of individuals within a flawed society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aZola, Émile, 1840-1902. Rougon-Macquart -- Dictionaries
653 _aZola, Émile, 1840-1902 -- Characters -- Dictionaries
653 _aCharacters and characteristics in literature -- Dictionaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5103
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