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The Fortune of the Rougons

Émile Zola

Narrated by Leighton Pugh

Rougon-Macquart, Book 1

Released
June 22, 2026
Length
13 hrs 44 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Naxos AudioBooks
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Émile Zola's The Fortune of the Rougons (1871) serves as the inaugural novel in the Rougon-Macquart series, delving into the family's origins amid the upheaval of the 1851 coup d'état. The narrative explores themes of ambition, greed, and the psychological flaws that ripple through generations, highlighting the contrast between the opportunistic Rougons and the romantic idealism of the younger characters. Class tensions are examined as the Rougons navigate their peasant roots while aspiring for bourgeois status. This audiobook is narrated by Leighton Pugh, known for his insightful and empathetic interpretation of Zola's work.

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