The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 3 by Émile Zola
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"The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 3" by Émile Zola is a novel written during the late 19th century. This installment continues the saga of the Duvillard family amidst the complex interplay of social issues, personal tensions, and political scandals in Paris. The narrative delves into themes of rivalry, especially between mother and daughter, as they navigate love, longing, and societal expectations. At the start of this volume, the scene is set
in a lavish charity bazaar hosted by the Duvillard family, which serves as a backdrop for the emerging conflict between Eve, the mother, and Camille, her daughter. Eve's anticipation of a visit from her lover Gerard is overshadowed by Camille's growing boldness, as she reveals that she has captured Gerard's affections for herself. Their escalating rivalry fuels a tense and emotional exchange, with themes of beauty, aging, and maternal disappointment coming to the forefront. The opening portion establishes a rich tableau of Parisian society while foreshadowing the intense confrontations and tragic outcomes that Zola is known for in his exploration of human nature and the social conditions of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922 |
| Title | The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 3 |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny, and David Widger. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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. | 9166 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09166-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Apr 13, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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