The Conquest Of Plassans (1900) - Émile Zola - Bog

The Conquest of Plassans is a novel by French author Emile Zola, first published in 1874. It is part of his Rougon-Macquart series, a collection of 20 novels that explore the social and political landscape of France during the Second Empire. The novel is set in the fictional town of Plassans, where a group of conservative and religious elites hold power over the town's inhabitants. The story follows the arrival of Abb����� Faujas, a mysterious and charismatic priest who quickly rises to a position of influence within the town. As he gains more power, he begins to manipulate the town's leaders and residents to his own advantage, ultimately leading to a tragic and violent conclusion. The novel is a powerful critique of the corrupting influence of power and the dangers of blind faith, and is widely regarded as one of Zola's greatest works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.