Rome by Émile Zola
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"Rome" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Abbé Pierre Froment, a French priest who arrives in Rome after a grueling journey, filled with anticipation and longing to explore the city that embodies his dreams. The themes of faith, social justice, and the quest for spiritual renewal in the context of a changing society are likely central to the narrative. At the start of
the novel, the reader is introduced to Pierre Froment as he navigates the bustling streets of Rome, overwhelmed by its beauty and historical significance. The opening details his arrival and initial journey through the city's landmarks, reflecting his inner turmoil and a deep yearning for meaning in his life. As he observes the landscape, he contemplates his past experiences, including his struggles with faith and his recent work in charity, which has exposed him to the harsh realities of poverty. The scene effectively sets up the central conflict of the narrative, where Pierre's aspirations for a renewed Catholicism align with his mission of social activism amidst a backdrop of spiritual and societal change in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rome |
| Note | Les trois villes, tome 2. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roma_(Zola) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rome (Italy) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Catholics -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34528 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Last Update | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 483 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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