The Fortune of the Rougons, Book One of Rougon-Macquart Cycle (Version 2)


Lu par Mark Leder

(5 stars; 5 reviews)

The first book in the 20-novel Rougon-Macquart Cycle. A monument of French naturalism. The sprawling tale of a family in Provence, during the Second Empire, the family that grew out of the liaisons between Adelaide Fouque and her husband Rougons, and the smuggler Macquart. - Summary by Mark Leder (14 hr 37 min)

Chapitres

Introduction 13:52 Lu par Mark Leder
Author's Preface 3:52 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter One, Part One 38:04 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter One, Part Two 45:08 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Two, Part One 39:20 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Two, Part Two 1:05:51 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Three, Part One 44:43 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Three, Part Two 1:08:34 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Four, Part One 1:06:19 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Four, Part Two 1:02:59 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Five, Part One 1:00:40 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Five, Part Two 1:00:34 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Five, Part Three 37:39 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Six, Part One 1:02:38 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Six, Part Two 1:07:26 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Six, Part Three 1:02:53 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Six, Part Four 15:20 Lu par Mark Leder
Chapter Seven 1:01:20 Lu par Mark Leder

Critiques

A Brilliant Novel Well Read


(5 stars)

This novel is an excellent study of human nature, family, genetics, greed and generosity; all wrapped up in an intriguing, exciting, and entertaining story that will keep you listening until the end. Expertly read by Mark Leder, he brings authenticity and realism together with his pacing and performance that makes him a perfect match for Emile Zola’s work. Thank you Mr. Leder for your efforts in bringing us this Nobel Prize Winning French author’s work to our attention.