L'Assommoir (la taberna)
L'Assommoir, published in 1877 by Émile Zola, is a naturalistic novel that explores the life of Gervasia, a laundress in Paris. After leaving her irresponsible partner Lantier, she marries Coupeau, who initially seems kind but eventually succumbs to alcoholism, leading to Gervasia's own decline. The novel is notable for its unflinching portrayal of the effects of poverty and addiction on working-class life, making it a significant work in Zola's Rougon-Macquart series.
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L'Assommoir
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L'Assommoir, Book Seven of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
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