The Three Cities, Paris Volume IV
The novel revolves around the lives of several characters connected to the Goujet family, focusing on 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 1898 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Realism, Social Commentary · 5 chapters · 46,242 words
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ON the mild March morning when Pierre left his little house at Neuilly to accompany Guillaume to Montmartre, he was oppressed by the thought that on returning home he would once more find himself alone with nothing to prevent him from relapsing into negation and despair. The idea of this had kept him from sleeping, and he still found it difficult to hide his distress and force a smile.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Émile Zola
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Realism, Social Commentary, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 46,242 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 519 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and their emotional struggles, focusing on themes of family, love, and existential despair.
- Realism — Zola's work reflects realistic portrayals of life, social issues, and the human condition, emphasizing the struggles of the working class.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal norms and the impact of industrialization on personal relationships and individual identity.
- Psychological Fiction — The book delves into the inner thoughts and emotional turmoil of the characters, particularly Pierre's crisis of faith and belonging.
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French literature · 19th century · Realism · Historical fiction · Urban life · Social commentary · Catholic Church · Religion · Politics · Sociology · Philosophy · Morality