The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 2 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 2
Note Reading ease score: 66.2 (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 2" by Émile Zola is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book dives into the lives of its characters amidst the backdrop of societal upheaval and personal turmoil, centering around the complex relationship between two brothers, Pierre and Guillaume. The narrative begins with Guillaume recovering from an injury sustained during a chaotic event, which hints at deeper societal issues and moral dilemmas associated with revolutionary sentiments in France. The opening of the novel establishes a somber atmosphere, as the injured Guillaume arrives at Pierre's home, evoking memories of their past and the tragic circumstances surrounding their family. The brothers face emotional and ideological divides rooted in their past, compounded by Guillaume's secretive behavior regarding the incident that led to his injury. As they navigate their reunion, characters like Bertheroy, a figure of scientific authority, and the delicate yet resilient family of Guillaume introduce themes of science, revolution, and morality. The brothers' silent tension encapsulates the chasm separating their individual beliefs, leaving readers to ponder the broader implications of their circumstances amid societal unrest. (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. 9165
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 14, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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