<p>In "Fruitfulness," Émile Zola employs his signature Naturalist style to explore the intricate interplay between human desires and the forces of nature. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century France, the novel delves into the lives of characters grappling with their ambitions, interconnected in a web of societal expectations, economic struggles, and personal aspirations. Zola's vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to detail create...