Truth [Vérité] by Émile Zola
"Truth [Vérité]" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricacies of truth and falsehood within society, particularly highlighting the tension between secularism and religious influence, as well as exploring themes of social justice amid a backdrop of a mysterious crime. The story revolves around Marc Froment, a schoolmaster whose life becomes entwined with a tragic murder that challenges his beliefs and convictions.The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the setting of Maillebois, a small French town, where Marc Froment arrives with his family for a vacation. Shortly after their arrival, the community is shaken by the discovery of Zéphirin, a young boy and nephew of a fellow schoolmaster, found murdered. The narrative describes the grim atmosphere surrounding this event, the reactions of the townsfolk, and the immediate implications it has for those involved. As Marc grapples with the horror of the crime, Zola intricately weaves in themes of societal upheaval, the quest for truth, and the prejudice faced by certain characters, particularly focusing on the tensions between the Jewish community and the prevailing religious sentiments of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922 |
| Title | Truth [Vérité] |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Dagny and Marc D’Hooghe |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Villages -- France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Death -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55849 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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