Therese Rackin
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'Thérèse Raquin' is a novel that explores themes of adultery, murder, and guilt within the claustrophobic setting of 19th-century Paris.
The story revolves around Thérèse, a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille.
She enters into a passionate affair with Camille's friend, Laurent, which leads to a dark and tragic end.
Zola's naturalistic style portrays the characters as victims of their own desires and the oppressive social environment.
The psychological consequences of their actions haunt them, leading to a descent into madness and despair.
The novel remains a powerful exploration of the destructive forces of passion and the burden of conscience.
The story revolves around Thérèse, a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille.
She enters into a passionate affair with Camille's friend, Laurent, which leads to a dark and tragic end.
Zola's naturalistic style portrays the characters as victims of their own desires and the oppressive social environment.
The psychological consequences of their actions haunt them, leading to a descent into madness and despair.
The novel remains a powerful exploration of the destructive forces of passion and the burden of conscience.
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