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Zola's masterpiece of working life, Germinal (1885), exposes the inhuman conditions of miners in northern France in the 1860s. By Zola's death in 1902 it had come to symbolize the call for freedom from oppression so forcefully that the crowd which gathered at his State funeral chanted 'Germinal! Germinal!'While it is a dramatic novel of working life and everyday relationships, Germinal is also a complex novel of ideas, given fresh vigor and power in this new translation. It is also the thirteenth book in the RougonMacquart cycle, which celebrates its centenary in October 1993 with a new film version of Germinal starring Gerard Depardieu.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, uptodate bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Germinal? A: The main theme of Germinal is the struggle for workers' rights and the harsh conditions faced by miners in 1860s northern France. It highlights the inhumanity of labor exploitation and the call for freedom from oppression.
- Q: Who is the author of Germinal? A: Germinal is authored by Émile Zola, a prominent French novelist known for his naturalistic works.
- Q: What is the significance of Germinal in literature? A: Germinal is significant in literature as it symbolizes the fight against oppression and has been influential in discussions about social justice and labor rights.
- Q: How many pages does the Germinal paperback edition have? A: The paperback edition of Germinal has 576 pages.
- Q: When was Germinal published? A: The Germinal paperback edition was published on September 1, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does Germinal have? A: Germinal is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is Germinal part of a series? A: Yes, Germinal is the thirteenth book in the Rougon-Macquart cycle, which encompasses a series of novels by Émile Zola.
- Q: What are the notable features of the Oxford World's Classics edition of Germinal? A: The Oxford World's Classics edition of Germinal includes an accurate text, expert introductions, extensive notes for clarification, and up-to-date bibliographies for further study.
- Q: What condition is the Germinal book sold in? A: The Germinal book is sold in new condition.
- Q: What literary movement does Germinal represent? A: Germinal represents the literary movement of naturalism, focusing on realistic depictions of life and social issues.