The Dream
''The Dream'' is a novel by Émile Zola, published in 1888, that tells the story of Angelique, a poor embroideress living in a small French town during a harsh winter. The narrative explores themes of poverty, abandonment, and the quest for belonging as Angelique, having fled an abusive home, finds refuge with the kind-hearted Huberts. While it may appear as a simple fairy tale, the novel delves into Zola's characteristic themes of heredity versus environment and the interplay of reality and illusion, making it a unique entry in his Rougon-Macquart series.
