<p>Germinal by Émile Zola is a critical work that explores social and economic struggles during the Industrial Revolution in France. Published in 1885, the novel is part of the "Les Rougon-Macquart" series and focuses on the brutal conflicts between coal miners and mine owners, at a time of growing class conflict.<br>Since its publication, Germinal has been recognized as one of the most important works of literary naturalism, and its depiction of...