"Public portrait of the life of Parisian workers during the Second Empire" is a famous novel by the French writer Emile Zola. The book details the daily life of workers in Paris at the end of the 19th century during the reign of Napoleon III. The author reveals difficult working conditions, social problems, struggle for life and conflict resolution among heroes living under the pressure of social conditions. This novel is known for its detailed depiction of the social realities of the time and deep psychological analysis of the characters. "Social portrait of the life of Parisian workers during the Second Empire" is a work that helps the reader better understand social problems and see the world through the eyes of those who experience them.