His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon] is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Zola, Émile (1840–1902). The listed translation credits are Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred (1853–1922).
Catalogue synopsis
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"His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1876. Set in the highest circles of Second Empire France, it follows the ruthless politician Eugène Rougon and his band of opportunistic cronies as they scheme for power and personal gain. At the center of the intrigue stands Clorinde Balbi, a cunning woman who becomes both Rougon's greatest ally and his most dangerous adversary, wielding influence that reaches the Emperor himself.
Book and edition facts
- Title: His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]
- Author credits: Zola, Émile (1840–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred (1853–1922)
Catalogue subjects
- France -- History -- Second Empire, 1852-1870 -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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