The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 1 by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Title The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Dagny, and David Widger. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 1" by Émile Zola is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book follows the life and struggles of Abbe Pierre Froment, a Catholic priest grappling with his faith amidst the decay of religious belief in contemporary society. It poignantly addresses themes of poverty, social injustice, and the clerical responsibility to the impoverished, reflecting Zola's views on the changing moral landscape of Paris. The opening of the novel introduces us to Abbe Pierre Froment as he prepares for a mass at the Sacred Heart in Montmartre. He is approached by a fellow priest, Abbe Rose, who asks him to deliver alms to a dying old house-painter, highlighting the dire conditions faced by the poor. As Pierre contemplates his task, he is filled with memories of his own struggles with faith and purpose, having returned from disillusioning visits to both Lourdes and Rome. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of contrasts within Paris—between the affluent and the destitute, revealing a city in turmoil where the priest faces the challenge of reconciling his commitment to charity with the perceived failures of religious institutions to address the needs of the suffering. The scene vividly establishes Pierre's internal conflict and immerses readers in the day-to-day realities of 19th-century Parisian society. (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
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EBook-No. 9164
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 2, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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