The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 4

Language: EnglishPublished: August 1, 2005

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Clergy Fiction Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages Rome (Italy)Catholics

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Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature

Authors:

Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred
1853 - 1922
Zola, Émile
1840 - 1902

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In the late 19th century, the Catholic Church faced mounting scrutiny amid a rapidly changing Europe. In "The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 4," Émile Zola delves into this tumultuous period through the eyes of Pierre Froment, a young priest grappling with the tension between faith and modernity. As Froment defends his controversial book, he confronts the church's dogma and the societal upheaval surrounding it. Zola's exploration of themes like the struggle for intellectual freedom and the moral dilemmas of faith offers a profound commentary on the era. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this volume invites readers to reflect on the enduring conflict between tradition and progress in a world on the brink of transformation.