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The Fortune of the Rougons, Book One of Rougon-Macquart Cycle (Version 2)

Gelesen von Mark Leder

(5 Sterne; 2 Bewertungen)

The first book in the 20-novel Rougon-Macquart Cycle. A monument of French naturalism. The sprawling tale of a family in Provence, during the Second Empire, the family that grew out of the liaisons between Adelaide Fouque and her husband Rougons, and the smuggler Macquart. - Summary by Mark Leder (14 hr 37 min)

Chapters

Introduction

13:52

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Author's Preface

3:52

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Chapter One, Part One

38:04

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Chapter One, Part Two

45:08

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Chapter Two, Part One

39:20

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Chapter Two, Part Two

1:05:51

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Chapter Three, Part One

44:43

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Chapter Three, Part Two

1:08:34

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Chapter Four, Part One

1:06:19

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Chapter Four, Part Two

1:02:59

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Chapter Five, Part One

1:00:40

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Chapter Five, Part Two

1:00:34

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Chapter Five, Part Three

37:39

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Chapter Six, Part One

1:02:38

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Chapter Six, Part Two

1:07:26

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Chapter Six, Part Three

1:02:53

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Chapter Six, Part Four

15:20

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Chapter Seven

1:01:20

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Bewertungen

A Brilliant Novel Well Read

(5 Sterne)

This novel is an excellent study of human nature, family, genetics, greed and generosity; all wrapped up in an intriguing, exciting, and entertaining story that will keep you listening until the end. Expertly read by Mark Leder, he brings authenticity and realism together with his pacing and performance that makes him a perfect match for Emile Zola’s work. Thank you Mr. Leder for your efforts in bringing us this Nobel Prize Winning French author’s work to our attention.