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"Monsieur Rougon, would you like me to do you, when you're addressing the chamber?"
Ah, French classics. Rarely do they disappoint. I've been putting off reading this next installment, because my knowledge and interest in 19th century politics is minimal. Well, my fears turned out to be warranted. However, it's my personal problem, not Zola's fault, that I dozed off in the deeply political parts and only stirred when there was plotting, beautiful writing, or when somebody was naked or chased ...more
