2008. Paperback. 407 pages, illustrations. Tells the story of the young Denise who is seeking work in Paris, and, Octave Mouret, the aspirational director of the shopping
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emporium, who exploits his power to manipulate the desire his refined merchandise arouses in his female consumers. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FC; FYT. Dimension: 195 x 129 x 32. Weight: 318. Translator(s): Fitzlyon, April. .
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Overview
Encapsulating, with luxurious detail, the phenomenon of consumer society—obsessed with image, fashion, and instant gratification—Ladies’ Delight depicts the growth of capitalism through the workings of a new economic entity, the department store. The novel centers on the story of the young Denise who is seeking work in Paris and Octave Mouret, the aspiring director of the shopping emporium. Set in the heart of the city, Zola’s novel evokes the giddy pace of Paris’ transition into a modern metropolis and...