What inspired Émile Zola to explore the blurred line between dreams and reality in this novel?
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The Dream
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What inspired Émile Zola to explore the blurred line between dreams and reality in this novel?
Did anyone else feel the social critique was as sharp as the dream imagery was surreal?
How effective do you think the pacing was in balancing the dream sequences with the real-world plot?