L'Assommoir by Émile Zola

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By Richard Baker Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Rural Life
Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
French
"L'Assommoir" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1877. The seventh volume in the Rougon-Macquart series, it follows Gervaise Macquart, a hardworking laundress in working-class Paris who dreams of opening her own shop. After being abandoned by her lover and marrying a roofer named Coupeau, she builds a modest success through determination. But a ...
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debts threaten to destroy everything she has worked for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Dorothy Scott
2 months ago

This immediately felt different because the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. I’ll be referencing this again soon.

Karen Williams
4 weeks ago

Simply put, the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

Lucas Martinez
1 week ago

After completing the first chapter, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Anthony Hernandez
4 months ago

As a long-time reader of this genre, the style is confident yet approachable. I appreciate the effort put into this.

Margaret Harris
4 months ago

If you enjoy this genre, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. This left a lasting impression on me.

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4.5 out of 5 (5 User reviews )

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