Author |
Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
Translator |
Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922 |
Title |
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete Lourdes, Rome and Paris
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Credits |
Dagny and David Widger
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Summary |
"The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete" by Émile Zola is a series of novels written in the late 19th century that explores themes of faith, suffering, and societal dynamics within a religious context. The first volume, "Lourdes," presents a poignant narrative that centers around a national pilgrimage to the renowned sanctity of Lourdes, exploring a wide cast of characters who seek solace and healing amid their personal afflictions. The book delves into the complexities of human suffering, faith, and the intersection of belief and medical science through the experiences of its characters. The opening of "Lourdes" sets the stage for this poignant exploration as it introduces a diverse group of pilgrims, including the ailing Marie, who is joined by her father and Abbé Pierre Froment on their arduous train journey to the holy site. As they travel, the narrative captures the emotional and physical strains of the journey, showcasing various characters and their backstories, revealing their hopes, fears, and motivations for visiting Lourdes. The contrast between moments of shared faith and individual despair highlights the pervasive atmosphere of longing for miracles and the quest for healing, setting a powerful emotional tone as the story unfolds. (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 |
Clergy -- Fiction
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Subject |
Paris (France) -- Fiction
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Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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Rome (Italy) -- Fiction
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Catholics -- Fiction
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Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction
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Subject |
Lourdes (France) -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
9170 |
Release Date |
Oct 1, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Mar 9, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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