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.
The 759th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 1867
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
-
(3.4)
- Alternate Titles
- - Teresa Raquin
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 1896th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Best Books Ever (Book Depository)
- The Best Classics (The Times)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)