Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 168 Zola, Émile 1840 1902 Zola, Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola, Emile Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred 1853 1922 Vizetelly, E. A. (Ernest Alfred) Vizetelly, Ernest A. The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 4 Produced by Dagny, and David Widger. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 4" by Émile Zola is a novel written during the late 19th century. This installment follows the characters Pierre and Guillaume, delving into themes of familial bonds, despair, and the quest for meaning in a changing society. It explores Pierre's struggles with his faith and identity as he grapples with his place among the vibrant life surrounding him, particularly in the context of his brother's return to a happy household. The opening of the novel presents a tranquil March morning in Paris as Pierre prepares to visit his brother Guillaume, who has just returned home. However, Pierre is burdened with anxiety and the melancholy thought of returning to his lonely existence. The narrative shifts to Guillaume's interaction with his family, showcasing a warm reunion filled with affection and light-heartedness, particularly punctuated by the lively presence of Marie, who embodies joy and vitality. While Pierre finds himself feeling increasingly alienated amidst the familial warmth, his brother's attempt to include him in their lives is met with Pierre's internal conflict regarding his role and faith as a priest. This tension sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the contrasting ideals of belief and authenticity within the vibrant tapestry of life in Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Clergy -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Catholics -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 258383 2025-10-04T08:02:40.844690 text/html 255154 2014-04-13T16:18:00 text/html 169191 2025-10-04T08:02:46.921641 application/epub+zip 171479 2025-10-04T08:02:43.590659 application/epub+zip 163857 2025-10-04T08:02:42.494668 application/epub+zip 347447 2025-10-04T08:02:49.437596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337763 2025-10-04T08:02:46.174650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257536 2022-09-04T13:15:20.367220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247075 2025-10-04T08:02:40.491649 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 246893 2014-04-13T16:17:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20204 2025-10-04T08:02:49.568621 application/rdf+xml 15894 2025-10-04T08:02:42.989626 image/jpeg 3624 2025-10-04T08:02:42.737636 image/jpeg 96327 2014-04-14T20:38:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 94790 2014-04-14T20:38:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 166804 2025-10-04T08:02:40.867652 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 en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia