Project Gutenberg 2004-10-25 Public domain in the USA. 143 Sue, Eugène 1804 1857 Sue, Eugene Sue, Marie Joseph Sue, Marie Joseph Eugène The Wandering Jew — Volume 04 Translation of Le Juif errant. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wandering_Jew_(Sue_novel) Produced by David Widger and Pat Castevens "The Wandering Jew — Volume 04" by Eugène Sue is a serialized historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative intertwines the fates of various characters, particularly focusing on the descendants of the Count of Rennepont as they navigate through themes of suffering, resilience, and social injustice, amid the backdrop of a tumultuous political landscape influenced by the Jesuit Order. The opening introduces a complex web of interconnected characters, primarily the orphaned twins Rose and Blanche Simon, as well as significant figures like Dagobert, the dethroned Prince Djalma, and the Bacchanal Queen, Cephyse. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a tale rife with conflict and social commentary. It begins with a prologue that outlines the historical tension surrounding the descendants of a noble family persecuted for their faith, while a prevailing unseen antagonist orchestrates their trials. The narrative swiftly transitions into a lively masquerade scene in Paris, establishing a stark contrast between the glittering lives of revelers and the struggles of individuals like Mother Bunch, a hunchbacked seamstress, who is depicted as being overshadowed by her sister's success in the carnival. Events unfold that intertwine these characters' lives, hinting at coming reckonings as they face trials that challenge their integrity and resilience within societal constraints. The chapter conveys themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities faced by the marginalized, promising an engaging exploration of humanity's complexities against historical backdrops. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Jesuits -- Fiction Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Wandering Jew -- Fiction France -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848 -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 325660 2025-08-02T07:21:44.977984 text/html 325481 2025-01-08T20:03:30.976290 text/html 199788 2025-08-02T07:21:52.581968 application/epub+zip 204085 2025-08-02T07:21:48.172963 application/epub+zip 188191 2025-08-02T07:21:46.923980 application/epub+zip 403992 2025-08-02T07:21:55.814942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 381479 2025-08-02T07:21:51.776990 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345240 2022-09-02T09:37:41.551028 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291882 2025-08-02T07:21:44.568982 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291660 2021-01-08T18:38:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19394 2025-08-02T07:21:55.940931 application/rdf+xml 16404 2025-08-02T07:21:47.427974 image/jpeg 4022 2025-08-02T07:21:47.174990 image/jpeg 108892 2021-01-08T18:38:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 197986 2025-08-02T07:21:45.010975 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia