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His Masterpiece, sometimes translated as “The Work” or “The Masterpiece,” is Zola’s 14th entry in his Rougon-Macquart series of novels. In it we see Claude Lantier, a painter with obvious talent, struggle to leave a revolutionary mark on the art world of 19th-century Paris. The novel deftly explores the themes of genius, poverty, purity in art, art as an beaurocratic institution, obsession, and madness.
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...10) Doña Perfecta
12) Cuentos de amor
14) The Last Stage
15) Twelve Men
When they were nineteen, taking a summer journey along the British coast, Olivia and Eve found a newborn baby in a phone box.
The trip had been filled with adventures, arguments, and friendship. But that day marked the end of it all. The baby...
Emma, a detective’s wife, watches the park outside her window where a body was discovered. She sees contagion everywhere—even in her new baby. Emma was there the night of the murder, but as her mind spirals, can she be certain about what took place?
Jenny’s son had fought with the victim...
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