The Rougons A Family Saga of the Second Empire
- No. of episodes
- 54
- Latest episode
- 2026-10-31
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Dive into the first installment of the monumental Rougon-Macquart Cycle, a hallmark of French naturalism. This captivating narrative unfolds the intricate lives of a family in Provence during the Second Empire, born from the tumultuous relationships between Adelaide Fouque, her husband Rougons, and the smuggler Macquart. Experience their struggles, triumphs, and the socio-political landscape of the time, beautifully summarized by Mark Leder.
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