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100	1		_aZola, Émile, _d1840-1902
245	1	4	_aThe Flood
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Inondation
500			_aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508			_aMichael Castelluccio
520			_a"The Flood" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century, during the period characterized by realism and a focus on social issues. The story revolves around the devastating effects of a catastrophic flood on a close-knit farming family, exploring themes of loss, disaster, and human resilience against nature's fury. The narrative follows Louis Roubien, a 70-year-old farmer, as he recounts the idyllic life he and his extended family have built on their prosperous farm, which is suddenly threatened by the rising waters of the Garonne River. As the flood engulfs their home, the family is confronted with terror and despair, struggling to survive amidst the chaos. The novel vividly depicts the emotional turmoil experienced by Louis and his loved ones as they navigate their impending doom, highlighting the sense of community and love that binds them together. The calamity brings forth tragic losses and challenges their faith and resolve, ultimately leading Louis to reflect on the fragility of life and the deep sorrow that follows such irreversible devastation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFloods -- France -- Toulouse -- 19th century -- Fiction
653			_aGaronne River (Spain and France) -- Fiction
653			_aDisaster victims -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7011
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