For a Night of Love

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zola, Émile, 1840-1902

Standardized Title:

Pour une nuit d'amour. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"For a Night of Love" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a small town, the book explores the themes of love, desire, and moral complexity through the eyes of the protagonist, Julien Michon, whose unrequited feelings lead him into a web of dark circumstances. It delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the crushing weight of societal expectations. The story follows Julien, a socially awkward clerk, who becomes infatuated with the aloof Therese de Marsanne, a beautiful young woman living in a grand mansion across from his window. Initially captivated by her grace and mystery, Julien's love turns into obsession when, after a series of chance encounters and his music drawing Therese's attention, he is thrust into a tragic scenario. Therese, caught in a passionate but tumultuous romance with Colombel, inadvertently kills him during a struggle. Seeking help to hide the crime, she manipulates Julien into disposing of the body, thereby intertwining their fates in a disastrous manner. The plot unfolds with intense emotional turmoil, leading to a dark conclusion that reflects the brutal reality of love and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-11-17