The Ladies' Paradise (Au Bonheur des Dames) recounts the
spectacular development of the modern department store in late
nineteenth century Paris. The store is a symbol of capitalism, of
the modern city, and of the bourgeois family; it is emblematic of
consumer culture and the changes in sexual attitudes and class
relations taking place at the end of the century. Octave Mouret,
the store's owner-manager, masterfully exploits the desires of his
female customers. In his private life as much as in business he is
the great seducer. But when he falls in love with the innocent
Denise Baudu, he discovers she is the only one of the salesgirls
who refuses to be commodified. This new translation of the eleventh
book in the Rougon-Macquart cycle captures the spirit of one of
Zola's greatest novels of the modern city. ABOUT THE SERIES: For
over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the
widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable
volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the
most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features,
including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful
notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further
study, and much more.
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