Emile Zola

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Doctor Pascal

Beschreibung

Doctor Pascal by Émile Zola is the final novel in Zola's Rougon-Macquart series, which consists of 20 books exploring the lives of multiple generations within a French family, chronicling their experiences amidst the social, political, and scientific changes of the 19th century. This novel focuses on Doctor Pascal Rougon, a physician who is deeply invested in the scientific study of heredity, and it brings the saga of the Rougon-Macquart family to a dramatic and thoughtful conclusion. Doctor Pascal is a complex character who dedicates his life to studying the genetic inheritance of illness within his family, believing that the key to understanding human behavior and destiny lies in scientific inquiry. He is particularly concerned with the history of the family's troubled genetics, with a particular focus on the mental instability that has plagued many members. Throughout the novel, Doctor Pascal grapples with the tension between his scientific beliefs and his personal relationships, particularly with his niece, the young and beautiful Clotilde. Doctor Pascal is a thought-provoking exploration of science, morality, and the complexities of family dynamics, closing Zola's monumental Rougon-Macquart cycle with a powerful reflection on the interplay of nature and nurture, fate and free will.

Autor

Émile Zola was a French novelist, journalist, and the most prominent figure in the literary school of naturalism. Zola is best known for his detailed and unflinching depictions of French society. His works explore themes of social injustice, human nature, and the influence of environment and heredity on personal fate.Zola's most famous work is the Les Rougon-Macquart series, a sprawling cycle of 20 novels that trace the lives of multiple generations of a family, set against the backdrop of Second Empire France. The series includes notable works like Germinal, a powerful novel about coal miners' struggles, Thérèse Raquin, a dark tale of passion and murder, and The Downfall (La Débâcle), which explores the impact of the Franco-Prussian War. His work was a critical reflection on the failings of society, and he championed the rights of the working class and the oppressed Zola's influence on literature was immense, and his works are considered foundational to the naturalist movement.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 390g
• ISBN-13: 9789368098201
• ISBN-10: 9368098204
• Artikelnr.: 73360759