The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Complete by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Title The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Complete
Credits Dagny and David Widger
Summary "The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Complete" by Émile Zola is a novel completed during the late 19th century, forming the final part of a series that began with "Lourdes" and continued with "Rome." The book centers around the character Abbe Pierre Froment, a priest grappling with his faith amidst the crumbling structures of Catholicism and social injustice in late 19th-century Paris. Through his experiences and the characters he encounters, Zola explores the broader themes of faith, reason, and the stark contrasts within Parisian society, portraying the struggles between the wealthy and the impoverished. The opening of the novel introduces Abbe Pierre Froment, who reflects on the grim realities of the city while performing his duties as a priest. He is approached by Abbe Rose, who asks him to deliver money to a dying old man named Laveuve, emphasizing the plight of the poor and the shameful state of charity in Paris. As Pierre navigates the filth and despair of the city, he battles his disillusionment with faith, having turned to the poor as the last vestige of hope. His internal struggle is juxtaposed against the backdrop of destitution, loss of faith, and the looming threat of social upheaval, setting the stage for a narrative that delves deep into the complexities of human suffering, altruism, and the hunger for justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Catholics -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 9169
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 8, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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