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Therese Raquin: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Therese Raquin by Émile Zola — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Thérèse Raquin [teʁɛz ʁakɛ̃] is an 1868 novel by French writer Émile Zola, first published in serial form in the literary magazine L'Artiste in 1867. It was Zola's third novel, though the first to earn wide fame. The novel's adultery and murder were considered scandalous and famously described as "putrid" in a review in the newspaper Le Figaro.

Quick facts about Therese Raquin

  • Title: Therese Raquin
  • Author: Émile Zola
  • First published: 1900
  • Genre: adultery, adultery in fiction, fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL3521623W

Where to read Therese Raquin

Therese Raquin by Émile Zola is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Therese Raquin about?

Thérèse Raquin [teʁɛz ʁakɛ̃] is an 1868 novel by French writer Émile Zola, first published in serial form in the literary magazine L'Artiste in 1867.

Who wrote Therese Raquin?

Therese Raquin was written by Émile Zola.

When was Therese Raquin published?

Therese Raquin was first published in 1900.

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