Nana by Émile Zola
"Nana" is a novel that follows the life of a young woman in 19th century France who rises from the streets to become a high-profile courtesan. Her physical charm and manipulative nature allow her to maintain control over her high-status lovers, leading them to financial ruin and even death. The novel is a critique of the moral decay of the French society, highlighting the destructive power of lust and greed.
The 1328th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1880
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 197,000
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 252nd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)