Description
Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “The Debacle” by Émile Zola bears the marks of a book that has been read and cherished over the years. Originally published in 1892, it is the penultimate installment of Zola’s monumental Rougon-Macquart series, a sweeping exploration of French society in the Second Empire. “The Debacle” is a searing indictment of the Franco-Prussian War, depicting the military and political turmoil that led to the fall of Napoleon III’s regime. Zola’s unflinching realism and meticulous research bring the chaos and suffering of the war to visceral life, making this a landmark work of literary naturalism. This translation by Leonard Tancock captures the raw power of Zola’s prose, allowing English readers to fully experience one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Despite its well-worn exterior, this edition remains a treasured artifact for collectors and readers alike, a portal into a pivotal moment in French history as seen through the eyes of a literary master.
