Therese Raquin
Émile Zola
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Therese Raquin
by Émile Zola
Published
1900
Publisher
Philipp Reclam
Pages
95
Description
Thérèse Raquin [teʁɛz ʁakɛ̃] is an 1868 novel by French writer Émile Zola, first published in serial form in the literary magazine L'Artiste in 1867. It was Zola's third novel, though the first to earn wide fame. The novel's adultery and murder were considered scandalous and famously described as "putrid" in a review in the newspaper Le Figaro. Thérèse Raquin tells the story of a young woman, unhappily married to her first cousin by an overbearing aunt, who may seem to be well-intentioned but in many ways is deeply selfish. Thérèse's husband, Camille, is sickly and egocentric and when the opportunity arises, Thérèse enters into a turbulent and sordidly passionate affair with one of Camille's friends, Laurent. In his preface, Zola explains that his goal in this novel was to "study temperaments and not characters".[2] Because of this detached and scientific approach, Thérèse Raquin is considered an example of naturalism. Thérèse Raquin was first adapted for the stage as an 1873 play written by Zola himself. It has since then been adapted numerous times as films, TV mini-series, musicals and an opera, among others.
Subjects
Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman)
Анна Каренина
Jude the Obscure
The Return of the Native
Lady Chatterley's Lover
The Awakening
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Therese Raquin?
This edition of Therese Raquin has approximately 95 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 Therese Raquin?
For most readers, Therese Raquin typically takes between 1h 59m and 1h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 23,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 23,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Therese Raquin?
The estimated word count for Therese Raquin is approximately 23,750 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 Therese Raquin?
Therese Raquin was written by Émile Zola.
When was Therese Raquin published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1900. The original work may have been published on a different date.