The Three Cities, Rome Volume III by Émile Zola
The novel revolves around the theme of social inequality and the struggle for justice in late 19th-century France. It follows the story of a group of characters from different social classes who are all connected to the Abbé Pierre's charity work. The narrative explores their personal struggles, relationships, and experiences, which ultimately lead to a tragic conclusion.
By Émile Zola · First published 1902 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction · 3 chapters · 55,118 words
First lines
On the following day as Pierre, after a long ramble, once more found himself in front of the Vatican, whither a harassing attraction ever led him, he again encountered Monsignor Nani. It was a Wednesday evening, and the Assessor of the Holy Office had just come from his weekly audience with the Pope, whom he had acquainted with the proceedings of the Congregation at its meeting that morning. "What a fortunate chance, my dear sir," said he; "I was thinking of you. Would you like to see his Holiness in public while you are waiting for a private audience?"
Similar titles
- The Three Cities Rome Volume V by Emile Zola
- The Three Cities Rome Volume Ii by Emile Zola
- The Three Cities Rome Volume Iv by Emile Zola
- The Three Cities Rome Volume I by Emile Zola
- The Three Cities Paris Volume I by Emile Zola
- Abbe Mourets Transgression by Emile Zola
Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of faith, power, and human emotion through rich character development and intricate narrative style.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context, the narrative delves into the socio-political dynamics of the Catholic Church and its influence during the time.
- Religious Fiction — The plot centers around religious themes, particularly the Catholic faith, and the rituals associated with it.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques societal norms and the intersection of religion and politics, reflecting on the human condition and moral dilemmas.
Tags
Historical Fiction · French Literature · 19th Century · Catholic Church · Religion · Philosophy · Politics · Social Commentary · Realism · Naturalism · Romanticism · Trilogy
What this Textopian page supports
The Three Cities, Rome Volume III is listed on Textopian as a novel by Émile Zola, dated 1902 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Novel
- Author: Émile Zola
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Social Commentary, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 55,118 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 513 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Three Cities, Rome Volume III by Émile Zola
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph