A Love Episode: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Love Episode is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Zola, Émile (1840–1902). The listed translation credits are Starkweather, C. C..
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Love Episode" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1878. It tells the story of Hélène Grandjean, a young widow living in suburban Paris with her fragile daughter Jeanne. When a doctor saves Jeanne's life, Hélène finds herself drawn into forbidden passion. As her feelings deepen, Jeanne becomes consumed by jealousy, sensing she is losing her mother's affection. The story explores the devastating collision between maternal devotion and romantic desire in Second Empire France.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Love Episode
- Author credits: Zola, Émile (1840–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Starkweather, C. C.
Catalogue subjects
- France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Women -- Psychology -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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