The Fortune of the Rougons (Part 1)

Émile Zola

⏱ 8 minFrench classic

Part 1 of 2. In a locked, class-bound Provence town, a cold peasant robs his own family of its fortune and weds a woman starved for glory — while his disowned grandson takes up arms for the Republic beside the girl who becomes its banner.

Listen to the whole of The Fortune of the Rougons (Part 1) in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.