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Literary Fiction· France

Nana

by Émile Zola
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1880469 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Nana by Émile Zola is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1880. Nana, the daughter of the washerwoman from L'Assommoir, becomes a courtesan and rises through Second Empire Parisian society, destroying men with her beauty. Zola's ninth Rougon-Macquart novel is a naturalistic portrait of sexuality, money, and moral decay. Themes of sexuality, money, Second Empire run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1880.

Book Details

AuthorÉmile Zola
Published1880
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Pages469
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140442656
Editorial Score39/100
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📖 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nana about?

Nana, the daughter of the washerwoman from L'Assommoir, becomes a courtesan and rises through Second Empire Parisian society, destroying men with her beauty. Zola's ninth Rougon-Macquart novel is a naturalistic portrait of sexuality, money, and moral decay.

Who wrote Nana?

Nana was written by Émile Zola, from France. First published in 1880.

What awards has Nana won?

Nana has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1880.

Is Nana worth reading?

Nana is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in sexuality, money, Second Empire.

Where can I buy Nana?

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What category is Nana?

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

What country is Nana from?

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

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