Nana by Emile Zola (1880)

Tonight, we delve into the shadowed streets of Second Empire French society with Émile Zolas Nana, where beauty and decay dance in a delicate masquerade. In the shimmering lights casting long shadows, Nana becomes a mythic muse, igniting desires and reflecting the degradation of those who are captivated by her. Her journey, marked by fleeting allure and whispered scandals, mirrors the crumbling façade of societal opulence and the deep-rooted vices that ensnare both the weak and the powerful. Let us drift into a world where every whisper and downfall reveals the frailty of human desires and the poignant beauty of doomed aspirations. This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm

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