The ladies' paradise
The ladies' paradise
The 11th book in the Rougon-Macquart cycle, this novel recounts the development of the modern department store in late 19th century Paris. The novel centres around the story of Denise, a young shopgirl from the provinces, and Octave Mouret, the dashing young director of a shopping emporium, who find themselves torn between the conflicting forces of love, loyalty and ambition.The store is a symbol of capitalism, and is emblematic of consumer culture and changes in sexual attitudes.
Book info |
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| Author | Zola, Émile. |
| Reader | Walker Joan |
| Contributors | Fitzlyon, April, translation, |
| Language | eng |
| Original | Au bonheur des dames |
| Duration | 18 h 20 min |
| Publication info | Royal National Institute for the Blind. |
| Physical description | talking book Daisy 2.02 (18 h 20 min) |
| Notifications | Series Rougon-Macquart. |
| Original publication info | Alma Classics 2013. |
| Keywords | kvinnor naiset tavaratalot kulutusyhteiskunta varuhus konsumtionssamhället |