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The Fat and the Thin

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The Fat and the Thin is a historical fiction novel by Émile Zola.

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About The Fat and the Thin

"The Fat and the Thin" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1873. Set in Les Halles, the massive central market of 19th-century Paris, it follows Florent, an escaped political prisoner who returns to his half-brother's family seeking refuge. They secure him work as a fish inspector, but his involvement in a socialist plot threatens his freedom. Zola's vivid descriptions capture the atmosphere of the market halls and working-class life, including the famous "Cheese Symphony" passage with its ingenious orchestral metaphors.
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  • Historical fiction
  • Paris, France

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Who wrote The Fat and the Thin?

The Fat and the Thin was written by Émile Zola.

What genre is The Fat and the Thin?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is The Fat and the Thin free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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