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Literary Fiction· France

Germinal

by Émile Zola
Aggregate Editorial Score46/100
Times Literary SupplementALA Notable Books
Published 1885498 pagesEnglish
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Published in 1885, Germinal established Émile Zola as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Étienne Lantier arrives at a northern French coal mine and organises the exploited miners in a doomed strike. Zola's most politically committed and dramatically powerful novel is a masterpiece of social realism, still compelling as an account of working-class struggle. Themes of class struggle, mining, France run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1885 and ALA Notable Books 1885.

Book Details

AuthorÉmile Zola
Published1885
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Pages498
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140447422
Editorial Score46/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇫🇷 France

This book is part of France's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
list · global
188512
ALA Notable Books
notable · national
188510
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Émile Zola
France
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Germinal about?

Étienne Lantier arrives at a northern French coal mine and organises the exploited miners in a doomed strike. Zola's most politically committed and dramatically powerful novel is a masterpiece of social realism, still compelling as an account of working-class struggle.

Who wrote Germinal?

Germinal was written by Émile Zola, from France. First published in 1885.

What awards has Germinal won?

Germinal has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1885; ALA Notable Books 1885.

Is Germinal worth reading?

Germinal is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in class struggle, mining, France.

Where can I buy Germinal?

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What category is Germinal?

Germinal is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Germinal from?

Germinal originates from France's literary tradition. Explore more books from France on our country page.

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