Money By Emile Zola

Description

“Money” (French: “L’Argent”) is a novel written by the French author Émile Zola. It was published in 1891 and is part of Zola’s 20-novel series known as “Les Rougon-Macquart,” which offers a comprehensive look at French society during the Second Empire. “Money” is one of the most notable works in this series.

The novel explores the themes of wealth, power, and corruption in the context of the French financial world during the late 19th century. It tells the story of Aristide Saccard, a charismatic and unscrupulous financier who engages in various speculative and fraudulent schemes to amass wealth and power. The novel depicts the frenzied world of financial speculation and its consequences.

Zola’s “Money” is a social commentary on the financial and moral corruption of the era, as well as an exploration of the destructive nature of unbridled capitalism. The novel also touches on themes of decadence, ambition, and the moral decay of characters caught up in the pursuit of wealth.

“Money” is admired for its detailed and critical portrayal of the financial markets and the characters entangled in them. Zola’s naturalistic writing style and his unflinching examination of human behavior make this novel a classic of French literature.