The Masterpiece by Émile Zola (Oxford World’s Classics)

Description

“The Masterpiece” (“L’Œuvre” in French) is a novel written by the French author Émile Zola. It was first published in 1886 as part of Zola’s twenty-novel series known as “Les Rougon-Macquart,” which explores the social, political, and moral landscape of France during the Second Empire. Each novel in the series focuses on a different aspect of French society, and “The Masterpiece” delves into the world of art and the avant-garde movement.