Thérèse Raquin
by Émile Zola, Robin Buss
Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola, Robin Buss holds a well received rating of 3.71 out of 5, based on 10.7K reader ratings. First published in 1867. The book spans 201 pages.
About Thérèse Raquin
One of Zola's most famous realist novels, Therese Raquin is a clinically observed, sinister tale of adultery and murder among the lower classes in nineteenth-century Parisian society.Set in the claustrophobic atmosphere of a dingy haberdasher's shop in the passage du Pont-Neuf in Paris, this powerful novel tells how the heroine and her lover, Laurent, kill her husband, Camille, but are subsequently haunted by visions of the dead man, and prevented from enjoying the fruits of their crime.Zola's shocking tale dispassionately dissects the motivations of his characters--mere "human beasts", who kill in order to satisfy their lust--and stands as a key manifesto of the French Naturalist movement, of which the author was the founding father. Published in 1867, this is Zola's most important work before the Rougon-Macquart series and introduces many of the themes that can be traced through the later novel cycle.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Émile Zola, Robin Buss |
| Published | 1867 |
| Pages | 201 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.71 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,734 |
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What genre is Thérèse Raquin?
Thérèse Raquin is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Thérèse Raquin worth reading?
Based on 10.7K reader ratings, Thérèse Raquin has an average score of 3.71 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Thérèse Raquin?
Thérèse Raquin has 201 pages.
Who wrote Thérèse Raquin?
Thérèse Raquin was written by Émile Zola, Robin Buss. It was first published in 1867.
What is the ISBN for Thérèse Raquin?
The ISBN-13 for Thérèse Raquin is 9780140449440.0.
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