Series by Émile Zola
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Buy on Amazon1871 · Émile Zola
La Curée is the second novel in Émile Zola's Les Rougon-Macquart series, published in 1872. It explores the theme of property speculation and the…
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La Conquête de Plassans (1874), published in English as The Conquest of Plassans and A Priest in the House, is the fourth novel in Émile Zola’s…
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Buy on Amazon1875 · Émile Zola
La Teuse entre dans l'église, pose son balai et son plumeau contre l'autel. Elle a terminé la lessive du semestre et traverse l'église pour sonner…
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Buy on Amazon1876 · Émile Zola
Son Excellence Eugène Rougon is the sixth novel in Émile Zola's Rougon-Macquart series. It was first published in 1876 as a serial in the newspaper…
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Buy on Amazon1876 · Émile Zola
L'Assommoir was published as a serial in 1876 and as a book in 1877. It is the seventh novel in Émile Zola's Les Rougon-Macquart series. The story…
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This novel is a study of alcoholism and poverty in working-class Paris. Gervaise Macquart runs away to Paris with her lover Lantier to work as a…
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1879 · Émile Zola
Zola includes the family tree of the Rougon-Macquart in this volume because many readers asked for it, and it helps them navigate the large number of…
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Pot-Bouille is the tenth novel in Émile Zola’s Rougon-Macquart series. It critiques the social norms of the bourgeoisie during the Second French…
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Buy on Amazon1896 · Émile Zola
Rome is a 1896 book by Émile Zola. It is book 2 of the series The Three Cities.
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1897 · Émile Zola
Paris is a 1897 book by Émile Zola. It is book 3 of the series The Three Cities.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Émile Zola written?
We list 35 books by Émile Zola across 2 series, published between 1871–1897 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Émile Zola's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “La curée.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
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