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

The Conquest of Plassans is a novel written by French author Emile Zola and published in 1900. The story is set in the fictional town of Plassans, France, during the Second Empire and revolves around the lives of the Rougon-Macquart family. The novel follows the rise of the ultra-conservative Catholic movement in Plassans and the political and social upheaval that follows.The protagonist of the novel is Abb¿¿¿¿¿ Faujas, a charismatic and cunning priest who arrives in Plassans and quickly gains the trust of the town's religious leaders. Faujas becomes the driving force behind the Catholic movement, using his influence to manipulate the town's politics and social hierarchy to his advantage.As the movement gains momentum, the Rougon-Macquart family becomes embroiled in the political and social unrest. The family is split between those who support the Catholic movement and those who oppose it, leading to a bitter and violent conflict.The Conquest of Plassans is a powerful and insightful commentary on the dangers of religious fanaticism and the corrupting influence of power. Zola's vivid descriptions of the town and its inhabitants, along with his masterful storytelling, make this novel a timeless classic of French literature.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.