The Downfall (Masterplots: Revised Category Edition, European Fiction Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Émile Zola
- First Published: 1892
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social criticism
- Time of Work: 1870-1871
- Setting: France
- Principal Characters: Maurice Levasseur, Jean Macquart, Delaherche, Weiss, Henriette, Fouchard, Honore, Silvine
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: France or French people, Escapes, Nineteenth century, War, Soldiers, Armies, Prisoners of war
- Locales: France
The Story:
Corporal Jean Macquart, a sturdy French peasant, led the squad of infantry of which Private Maurice Levasseur was a member. The squad was a part of the 106th Regiment of the Seventh Corps of the French Army. A state of war existed between France and Prussia; the year was 1870. At the outset, it had been felt in France that the war would be nothing more than a quick promenade to Berlin, but shortages of equipment, the rivalry of the French commanders, and quick Prussian success made the outcome of the conflict doubtful.
Maurice, a scapegrace who had enlisted to...
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