Novels

Germinal

by Émile Zola

It follows Étienne Lantier, a young unemployed worker who finds a job in the coal mines of northern France, where he discovers brutal working conditions.

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About this book

"Germinal" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1885. It follows Étienne Lantier, a young unemployed worker who finds a job in the coal mines of northern France, where he discovers brutal working conditions. Living among a mining family, he witnesses their suffering and poverty. When the mining company cuts wages, Étienne leads the miners in a desperate strike against injustice. The struggle escalates into violence and tragedy, testing the workers' resolve and their dreams of a more equal society.

Details

Format
EPUB
Language
French
Length
618 pages
Published
1 January 1885
Publisher
Penguin UK
ISBN
9780141908373

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