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Therese Raquin

Therese Raquin

Émile Zola

Published in 1867, 'Thérèse Raquin' is Émile Zola's first major novel, exploring themes of passion, guilt, and the consequences of immoral actions. The story follows Thérèse, an unsatisfied wife who murders her weak husband to pursue a sordid affair with her lover. However, her plans unravel as her husband's ghost haunts her, leading to psychological torment. This work is notable for its naturalistic style and its exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.

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An unsatisfied wife kills her weak husband in order to carry on a sordid affair with another man. However, her selfish p...

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