The DownfallÉmile Zola
The Downfall
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Original author: Émile Zola
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"The Downfall" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1892. Set during France's catastrophic defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, it follows soldier Jean Macquart through chaotic retreats, the devastating Battle of Sedan, and imprisonment. After escaping, Jean becomes entangled in the violent Paris Commune uprising, where loyalties split and personal tragedy strikes. Zola vividly portrays war's brutality on soldiers and civilians alike, creating his greatest commercial success despite initial military backlash.
The Downfall, by Émile Zola. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #13851.
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26 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I8,736 words
- 2.Chapter II9,999 words
- 3.Chapter III8,926 words
- 4.Chapter IV9,841 words
- 5.Chapter V9,941 words
- 6.Chapter VI9,494 words
- 7.Chapter VII8,360 words
- 8.Chapter VIII10,408 words
- 9.Chapter I8,293 words
- 10.Chapter II9,064 words
- 11.Chapter III8,980 words
- 12.Chapter IV8,481 words
- 13.Chapter V10,707 words
- 14.Chapter VI11,033 words
- 15.Chapter VII8,545 words
- 16.Chapter VIII10,418 words
- 17.Chapter I11,446 words
- 18.Chapter II11,721 words
- 19.Chapter III8,988 words
- 20.Chapter IV10,534 words
- 21.Chapter V9,798 words
- 22.Chapter VI9,342 words
- 23.Chapter VII (1)8,852 words
- 24.Chapter VII (2)4,191 words
- 25.Chapter VIII (1)8,868 words
- 26.Chapter VIII (2)4,241 words