<p>In "The Rush for the Spoil" ("La Curée"), Émile Zola delves into the intoxicating world of Paris during the late 19th century, focusing on the extravagant lifestyles and moral decay of the bourgeoisie. This second novel in the Rougon-Macquart series is characterized by Zola's naturalistic style, which meticulously portrays the social and psychological underpinnings of its characters amidst the rapid urban expansion and the dawn of capitalism. ...