Émile Zola
Les Rougon-Macquart
Les Rougon-Macquart is a series by Émile Zola, started in 1870 with 19 books. If you want to read Émile Zola's work in order, here are all the books in this series listed chronologically.
Les Rougon-Macquart
19 Books
La Curée
La Curée is the 2nd novel in Émile Zola's 20-volume series Les Rougon-Macquart serialised from 1871 to 1872 and published in book form in 1872. It deals with property speculation and the lives of the extremely wealthy Nouveau riche of the Second French Empire, against the backdrop of Baron Haussmann's reconstruction of Paris in the 1850s and 1860s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Les Rougon-Macquart series? +
The Les Rougon-Macquart series by Émile Zola has 19 books.
In what order should I read the Les Rougon-Macquart books? +
The recommended way to read Les Rougon-Macquart is in publication order. The first book is The Fortune of the Rougons.
Is the Les Rougon-Macquart series finished? +
The Les Rougon-Macquart series currently has 19 published books.
What is the first book in the Les Rougon-Macquart series? +
The first book in the Les Rougon-Macquart series is "The Fortune of the Rougons", published in 1870.
Is Les Rougon-Macquart worth reading? +
Les Rougon-Macquart is one of the most acclaimed series in its genre, written by Émile Zola. With 19 books, it offers a rich and well-developed story that has captivated readers worldwide.
