Ernest Alfred Vizetelly Books

Ernest Alfred Vizetelly was an English journalist and author, renowned for his work as a war correspondent. His writing delved into the dramatic events of his era, offering firsthand accounts of significant conflicts. Vizetelly's journalistic approach combined keen observation with a narrative flair. His memoirs provide a compelling, personal perspective on historical moments.

The Conquest of Plassans
307 pages
11 hours of reading
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An ambitious and unscrupulous priest arrives in the provincial town of Plassans, intent on conquering its political and social life. His arrival has profound consequences for the Mouret family, whose lives are turned upside down. This is the fourth novel in Zola's Rougon-Macquart series, and the first modern translation for more than fifty years.

The Conquest of Plassans