“It was at times like this that one of those waves of bestiality ran through the mine, the sudden lust of the male that came over a miner when he met one of these girls on all fours, with her rear in the air and her buttocks busting out of her breeches.”
Written by Émile Zola, this novel is part of his naturalist literary movement. It delves into the harsh realities of the mining industry, depicting the lives of miners, their families, and the social issues they face. The story follows the lives of Etienne Lantier and his fellow workers as they fight against the oppressive conditions and the corrupt mine owners. more
“There are some corrupt Christians who do their business with female donkeys.”
“I was unnatural, and I rejoiced in my depravity.”
“Anger is smaller than the one behind him. (La colère, c'est plus petit - Que celui derrière lui)”
“Time passes by like the wind once you believe you have time to spare.”
“Behind anger, is hidden the cemetery. (Derrière la colère, - Se cache le cimetière.)”