-Nana*

W 1981 Emile Zola, Franklin Library Edition

Notes

Nana by Émile Zola is a novel that portrays the rise and fall of its titular character, Nana, a courtesan in 19th-century Paris. Part of Zola’s Les Rougon-Macquart series, the novel delves into the decadence and moral decay of French society. Nana becomes a powerful and destructive figure, using her beauty to manipulate men and accumulate wealth, while ultimately bringing ruin to herself and those around her. Through Nana’s story, Zola critiques the social and economic inequalities of the time, highlighting themes of corruption, class disparity, and the destructive power of unchecked desires.

Description 

Brown leather bound edition with gold embossed detailing on spine, front, and back cover as well as gold embossed lettering on the spine. Gold fore edge with rust silk bookmark and four raised bands. Pristine Franklin Library Edition.