Au Bonheur Des Dames = the Ladies' Delight Summary
Émile Zola

Au Bonheur Des Dames = the Ladies' Delight Summary

Au Bonheur des Dames presents a look at late nineteenth century Paris and the introduction of the large department store. It takes a close look at the conditions in the department store, as well as the appeal to its customers and affect on the small businesses. This backdrop is the scene of a developing romance between Mouret, the store's owner, and a girl from the provinces, Denise, an unlikely match given...

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