The "Rougon-Macquart" is a series of 20 novels written by French author Émile Zola between 1871 and 1893. This literary work explores the lives of a single family, the Rougons and the Macquarts, against the backdrop of the social and political changes in France during the Second Empire. Zola aimed to depict the influence of heredity and environment on human behavior, making the series a key example of naturalism in literature. Each novel in the series can be read independently, but together they create a comprehensive portrait of French society. The characters often face struggles related to class, poverty, and morality, reflecting Zola's belief in the importance of social realism. Notable titles include "Germinal," which addresses the