The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 5: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 5: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 5 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Zola, Émile (1840–1902). The listed translation credits are Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred (1853–1922).
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"The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 5" by Émile Zola is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book continues the story of Pierre, a young priest struggling with profound emotions and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of the Vatican and the lives of the city's marginalized individuals. In this volume, Pierre seeks an audience with Pope Leo XIII, motivated by his compassion for the suffering he has witnessed and the ideals he wishes to present to the Holy Father, who embodies both spiritual authority and the complexities of contemporary Catholicism. The opening of the novel sets a melancholic tone as Pierre steps out into the quiet, dimly lit surroundings of the Vatican, burdened by grief and memories of tragic events involving two lovers, Dario and Benedetta. As he approaches the Pope’s private quarters, Zola vividly describes the atmosphere and rituals surrounding Papal audience, juxtaposing the opulence of the Vatican with the stark realities of poverty he wishes to address. Through Pierre’s emotional turmoil, the narrative explores themes of compassion, faith, and disillusionment. The intensity of his feelings culminates in fervent pleas for recognition of the suffering masses during the audience with Leo XIII, posing critical questions about the role of the Church in alleviating human misery. This opening not only establishes Pierre’s character but also highlights the tension between idealism and the established traditions of the Church, setting the stage for deeper conflicts to unfold.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 5
- Author credits: Zola, Émile (1840–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred (1853–1922)
Catalogue subjects
- Catholics -- Fiction
- Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction
- Clergy -- Fiction
- Rome (Italy) -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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