The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Zola, Émile (1840–1902).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1883. It chronicles the rise of the modern department store through two intertwined stories: Denise Baudu, a young saleswoman navigating the brutal world of retail work, and Octave Mouret, the ambitious store owner revolutionizing commerce by overwhelming female customers with luxury and choice. As Octave's innovations destroy traditional shops, he finds himself unexpectedly captivated by the one woman who resists his charms—Denise herself.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel
- Author credits: Zola, Émile (1840–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Department stores -- Fiction
- Paris (France) -- Fiction
- Seduction -- Fiction
- Women sales personnel -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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