Rome

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zola, Émile, 1840-1902

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rome" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Abbé Pierre Froment, a French priest who arrives in Rome after a grueling journey, filled with anticipation and longing to explore the city that embodies his dreams. The themes of faith, social justice, and the quest for spiritual renewal in the context of a changing society are likely central to the narrative. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Pierre Froment as he navigates the bustling streets of Rome, overwhelmed by its beauty and historical significance. The opening details his arrival and initial journey through the city's landmarks, reflecting his inner turmoil and a deep yearning for meaning in his life. As he observes the landscape, he contemplates his past experiences, including his struggles with faith and his recent work in charity, which has exposed him to the harsh realities of poverty. The scene effectively sets up the central conflict of the narrative, where Pierre's aspirations for a renewed Catholicism align with his mission of social activism amidst a backdrop of spiritual and societal change in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Les trois villes, tome 2.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roma_(Zola)

Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-12-01