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I am happy to have read another Emile Zola novel, which left a great impression on me after his real novel.
"Labor" This novel is a lens that focuses on French society through the concept. We know that this concept was frequently used by social realist writers, especially in the 19th century, and voluminous works were written on it. Zola' By using this concept directly, he conveys how the working class will overcome the harsh conditions they are in or how the gap between the employer and the employee will be closed by establishing a utopian system through the characters. In a way, it creates the image of the rebirth of society and humanity, and this gives the work an epic quality. This depth and epicness are actually indicators of the author's observation skills and his close interest in social problems. Zola, who examines the French society going through a difficult period in detail and is both a writer and an activist, puts forward suggestions that can be solutions to the problems existing in society in Emek, implements them in an imaginary world and defends them. The main character, Luc, is the intellectual spokesperson of Zola and at the same time he is the guide of those who do not know the value and power of their labor.
Although the order established in the novel seems natural or should be, unfortunately it is described as utopian; Because, unfortunately, situations such as free labor based on science, solidarity, complete elimination of poverty, and fair distribution of income are not possible even in the 21st century.
Emek is a novel that I read with great pleasure and would recommend to everyone.
