The Three Cities, Paris Volume III
The novel revolves around the lives of several characters connected to the Goujet family and their struggles with poverty, morality, and social class in late 19th-century France. The story explores themes of love, family, and redemption as the characters navigate their circumstances.
By Émile Zola · First published 1894 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Realism, Drama · 5 chapters · 48,785 words
First lines
ON the Wednesday preceding the mid-Lent Thursday, a great charity bazaar was held at the Duvillard mansion, for the benefit of the Asylum of the Invalids of Labour. The ground-floor reception rooms, three spacious Louis Seize _salons_, whose windows overlooked the bare and solemn courtyard, were given up to the swarm of purchasers, five thousand admission cards having been distributed among all sections of Parisian society. And the opening of the bombarded mansion in this wise to thousands of visitors was regarded as quite an event, a real manifestation, although some people whispered that the Rue Godot-de-Mauroy and the adjacent streets were guarded by quite an army of police agents.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Émile Zola
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Realism, Drama, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction
- Length: 48,785 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 563 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and intricate relationships, focusing on emotional depth and social commentary.
- Realism — Zola's work reflects the realities of life in Paris, depicting social issues and the struggles of individuals within society.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by intense personal conflicts and dramatic exchanges, particularly between the mother and daughter.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal norms, class distinctions, and the impact of capitalism on personal relationships.
Tags
French literature · 19th century · Realism · Historical fiction · Urban life · Social commentary · Catholic Church · Religion · Politics · Sociology · Philosophy · Morality