L' argent
Émile Zola
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L' argent
by Émile Zola, Ernest Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred Ernest Alfred Vizetelly
Published
1891
Publisher
Niles Pub. Co.
Pages
278
Description
Aristide Rougon, known as Saccard, is a failed property speculator determined to make his way once more in Paris. Unscrupulous, seductive, and with unbounded ambition, he schemes and manipulates his way to power. Financial undertakings in the Middle East lead to the establishment of a powerful new bank and speculation on the stock market; Saccard meanwhile conducts his love life as energetically as he does his business, and his empire is seemingly unstoppable. Saccard, last encountered in The Kill (La Curée) in Zola's Rougon-Macquart series, is a complex figure whose story intricately intertwines the worlds of politics, finance, and the press. The repercussions of his dealings on all levels of society resonate disturbingly with the financial scandals of more recent times. This is the first new translation for more than a hundred years, and the first unabridged translation in English. The edition includes a wide-ranging introduction and useful historical notes. - Back cover.
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How many pages are in L' argent?
This edition of L' argent has approximately 278 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read L' argent?
For most readers, L' argent typically takes between 5h 48m and 3h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,500 words
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What is the word count of L' argent?
The estimated word count for L' argent is approximately 69,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of L' argent?
L' argent was written by Émile Zola, Ernest Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred Ernest Alfred Vizetelly.
When was L' argent published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1891. The original work may have been published on a different date.