Historical FictionThe Downfall (La Débâcle): A Story of the Horrors of WarÉmile Zola
Historical Fiction
The Downfall (La Débâcle): A Story of the Horrors of War
by Émile Zola
Set during France's catastrophic defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the story follows Jean Macquart, a farmer-turned-soldier, and his comrade Maurice through the chaos of military collapse.
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"The Downfall (La Débâcle): A Story of the Horrors of War" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1892. Set during France's catastrophic defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the story follows Jean Macquart, a farmer-turned-soldier, and his comrade Maurice through the chaos of military collapse. From disorganized retreats to the devastating Battle of Sedan, the novel portrays war's brutality on soldiers and civilians alike. The final act plunges into the tragic Paris Commune uprising, where loyalties fracture and personal bonds face their ultimate test.
- Format
- EPUB
- Language
- English
- Length
- 781 pages
- Published
- 1 January 1892
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