Germinal

Germinal" by Émile Zola is a gripping and socially significant novel that delves into the lives of coal miners in 19th-century France. The story revolves around Étienne Lantier, a young laborer who arrives in the mining town of Montsou in search of work. What he encounters is a world of extreme poverty, exploitation, and brutal working conditions in the coal mines. The novel provides a vivid and o...