Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola

A Realistic Novel

"Thérèse Raquin" is a novel about a young woman who is unhappily married to her cousin, a sickly and selfish man. She embarks on a passionate and destructive affair with one of her husband's friends, leading to a series of tragic events. The novel explores themes of lust, guilt, and the psychological consequences of such immoral actions, set against the bleak backdrop of the Parisian underworld.

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Published
1867
Nationality
French
Length
Short
Pages
200-300
Original Language
French
Avg User Rating
(3.4)
Alternate Titles
- Teresa Raquin

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