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2004-10-25
Public domain in the USA.
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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.
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Historical fiction
Jesuits -- Fiction
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Wandering Jew -- Fiction
France -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848 -- Fiction
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