Nana

Summary

The novel "Nana" by Émile Zola tells the story of the rise and fall of the courtesan Nana Coupeau, who becomes a star in Parisian society. With her magnetic allure, Nana uses her beauty and charm to manipulate men and climb the social ladder. She becomes a symbol of the decadence and decline of the Second Empire. Despite her success and wealth, Nana finds neither happiness nor love, and her life ends tragically. Zola explores themes of morality, the power of money, and the destructive influence of society on the individual.