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_aZola, Émile, _d1840-1902 |
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| 240 | 1 | 0 | _aFécondité. English |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aFruitfulness |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-11-01 | ||
| 508 | _aDavid Widger and Dagny (revised by Laura Natal) | ||
| 520 | _a"Fruitfulness" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century that serves as the first volume in a series exploring the cardinal principles of human life. Zola's work aims to address significant social issues of the time, particularly concerning population decline and the vitality of family life. The story centers around Mathieu Froment, a devoted husband and father, and his wife Marianne as they navigate their lives amidst financial struggles and societal expectations, reflecting Zola's themes of life’s complexities, love, and civic responsibility. The opening of "Fruitfulness" introduces readers to Mathieu and Marianne as they engage in the routine of their daily lives in a modest pavilion. We learn about their struggle to make ends meet while raising four children in a precarious financial situation. Despite their difficulties, the couple shares a vibrant, loving relationship, showcasing the joy and challenges of family life. The scene sets the stage for themes of fertility and productivity as Mathieu grapples with his duties at work and the yearning for a prosperous future, all while contrasting sharply with the views of his wealthier relatives and colleagues who espouse more Malthusian ideas about family planning and societal progress. Through rich characterizations and vivid descriptions of their environment, Zola crafts a compelling narrative that invites reflection on the interplay of personal happiness and social responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cDoubleday, Page & Co.. |
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| 653 | _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English | ||
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_aVizetelly, Ernest Alfred, _d1853-1922 |
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