The Three Cities Trilogy: Lourdes, Complete by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Title The Three Cities Trilogy: Lourdes, Complete
Note Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Dagny and David Widger
Summary "The Three Cities Trilogy: Lourdes, Complete" by Émile Zola is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work forms the first part of an ambitious trilogy, exploring themes of faith and suffering through the lens of human experiences at the pilgrimage site of Lourdes, where thousands seek miraculous cures. The narrative revolves around various characters, particularly focusing on Marie de Guersaint, a young woman suffering from severe illness, and her companions on their journey to this religious destination. The opening of "Lourdes" introduces readers to the context of a national pilgrimage, setting the stage for a vivid exploration of hope and despair. The train carrying pilgrims and patients is depicted in detail, highlighting the diverse struggles of its passengers, including sick individuals like Marie, who is burdened by her illness and the oppressive atmosphere of the crowded carriage. As the journey unfolds, Zola intertwines the lives of numerous characters, including Priests and Nurses, showcasing their interactions and the shared sense of longing for miraculous salvation. This rich tapestry of human experience paves the way for a profound examination of the interplay between belief and human suffering, inviting reflections on both the miraculous and the mundane aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Catholics -- Fiction
Subject Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction
Subject Lourdes (France) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8516
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 6, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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