How did Zola's portrayal of greed challenge societal values in 19th-century France?
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How did Zola's portrayal of greed challenge societal values in 19th-century France?
Did anyone else feel the characters' struggles with morality felt surprisingly modern?
What inspired Zola to focus so intensely on the corrupting influence of money?
