Au bonheur des dames

Synopsis of Au bonheur des dames

«Au bonheur des dames» is the critical analysis of Zola's novel written by Colette Becker and Jeanne Gaillard, published by Hatier in paperback (79 pages).

Study guide covering Zola's novel: the rise of department stores in the 19th century, plot summary, genesis of the story, character construction and the author's style. It analyses the work's dual interest as a love story and a reflection on capitalism, and closes with a thematic index.

Belongs to the Profil d'une œuvre collection (no. 77), dedicated to the analysis of Zola's novel, and includes a bibliography.

Aimed at students preparing for the French baccalauréat and readers seeking a reading guide to the novel.