Reviews of book: Germinal (Les Rougon-Macquart, #13)

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by Émile Zola

Edward rated it

9 years ago

text Germinal (Les Rougon-Macquart #13)

IntroductionNote on the TranslationSelect BibliographyChronology of Émile ZolaPlan of Montsou and surrounding areas--GerminalExplanatory Notes

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Bettie's Books rated it

11 years ago

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bookshelves: classic, spring-2014, re-visit-2014, published-1883, paper-read, play-dramatisation, radio-4x, france, fradio Recommended for: BBC Radio Listeners Read from March 03, 2007 to March 07, 2014, read count: 3 Re-visit via R4xEmile Zola's masterpiece brought vividly to life, dramatised ...

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candyy rated it

12 years ago

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Well, that was depressing.

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Traveller rated it

12 years ago

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I haven't bought this book yet, so i'm trying to find out what would be the best translation before i do.Damn, i should get moving with my French so that i can read it in the original! >:(

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Arbie's Unoriginally Titled Book Blog rated it

17 years ago

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The initial stages of this book contrast the poverty, exploitation and moral laxity of thousands of mine workers with the complacency of the rich owners, setting the mood for the strike that takes place later. The drama of larger events threatens to overwhelm the personal drama of Etienne’s persona...

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