Emile Zola

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His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugene Rougon]

Beschreibung

His Excellency (French: Son Exc. Eugène Rougon) by Émile Zola delves into the political landscape of the Second French Empire, focusing on the life and rise of a powerful political figure deeply involved with Emperor Napoleon III and the political climate of the time. Through this character's story, Zola examines the themes of power, ambition, and the moral compromises inherent in the pursuit of political influence. The novel explores how the protagonist, entangled in the political machinations of the era, navigates the complex and often morally ambiguous world of governance. Zola highlights the tension between personal ambition and public service, illustrating the cost of political success and the personal sacrifices it demands. Zola provides a detailed portrayal of the political climate of the time, showing how power plays a central role in shaping both individual lives and the course of history. Ultimately, His Excellency is a reflection on the nature of political power and the delicate balance between personal gain and the public good.

Autor

Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola (April 2, 1840 - September 29, 1902) was a French novelist, journalist, and playwright who was the most well-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism and a major contributor to the creation of theatrical naturalism. He was a key figure in France's political liberalization and the exoneration of the wrongfully accused and convicted army officer Alfred Dreyfus, as reflected in his renowned newspaper editorial J'Accuse...! In 1901 and 1902, Zola was nominated for the first and second Nobel Prizes in Literature. François Zola (formerly Francesco Zolla) and Émilie Aubert gave birth to Zola in Paris in 1840. His father was an Italian engineer of Greek heritage, born in Venice in 1795, who designed the Zola Dam at Aix-en-Provence; his mother was French. When Émile was three years old, his family relocated to Aix-en-Provence in the southeast. His father died four years later, in 1847, leaving his mother on a small pension. The Zolas relocated to Paris in 1858, where Émile's childhood friend Paul Cézanne soon joined him. Zola began writing in a romantic style. Émile's widowed mother had hoped for him to pursue a legal career, but he failed his baccalauréat examination twice.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 486g
• ISBN-13: 9789368096009
• ISBN-10: 9368096007
• Artikelnr.: 73354415