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Sue, Eugène
1804
1857
Sue, Eugene
Sue, Marie Joseph
Sue, Marie Joseph Eugène
The Wandering Jew — Volume 08
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 08" by Eugène Sue is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the epic tale of the titular character, the Wandering Jew, who has been cursed to roam the earth for eternity. In this installment, themes of redemption, suffering, and the burdens of the past are explored, as well as the intertwining fates of the descendants of the Wandering Jew who now reside in Paris. At the start of this volume, we meet the Wandering Jew on Montmartre, where he reflects on his history and the calamities that have followed him through various cities over centuries. He is anxious about his arrival in Paris, fearing that he may bring sorrow and death, particularly to his sister’s descendants, who are now living in the city. Despite his worries, he holds a glimmer of hope that he might assist them and alleviate their suffering. The opening chapters also introduce his seven descendants from different backgrounds, who share a mysterious bond tied to a bronze medal that connects them to their lineage and hints at their impending challenges in a city rife with political unrest and social conflict. The narrative sets the stage for intertwining fates and escalating tensions among the characters, foreshadowing the dramatic events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult 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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Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: French Literature
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