| Author |
Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
| Title |
The Wandering Jew — Volume 03
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translation of Le Juif errant.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wandering_Jew_(Sue_novel)
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger and Pat Castevens
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| Summary |
"The Wandering Jew — Volume 03" by Eugène Sue is a novel written during the mid-19th century, characterized by its exploration of social and political themes in post-revolutionary France. The plot delves into the life and intrigues surrounding several central characters, primarily focusing on Adrienne de Cardoville as she navigates a world fraught with deception, manipulation, and the struggle for autonomy against powerful forces represented by her aunt, the Princess de Saint-Dizier, and the Abbe d'Aigrigny. At the start of the narrative, the tension is palpable as characters confront one another in a family council marked by secrecy and confrontation. The Princess de Saint-Dizier asserts her authority over Adrienne, who defies her aunt’s rigid control and challenges the patriarchal norms governing her life. As the narrative unfolds, Adrienne declares her intent to live independently and expresses her disdain for her aunt's hypocrisy. The opening chapters set the stage for a dramatic conflict between individual desire and societal expectations, revealing Adrienne's strong spirit against her aunt's manipulative machinations, while hinting at a larger conspiracy woven into the fabric of their family history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Jesuits -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Wandering Jew -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3341 |
| Release Date |
Oct 25, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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