The Wandering Jew - Complete

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857

Standardized Title:

Le Juif errant. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Wandering Jew - Complete" by Eugène Sue is a novel written during the mid-19th century, known for its vivid storytelling and rich characters. This work explores themes of fate, love, and supernatural elements through its title character, an enigmatic figure who experiences eternal wandering due to a past transgression. Central to the plot are the twin sisters Rose and Blanche, who embark on a perilous journey with their loyal guide, Dagobert, against a backdrop of mystical events and societal critiques. The beginning of "The Wandering Jew" introduces us to the stark and desolate setting of the Arctic, where two travelers-a man and a woman-journey toward each other across the icy divide of Behring's Straits, symbolizing fate's relentless pull. This opening sets a tone of mystery and anticipation as Morok, a beast-tamer with a complex past, eagerly awaits the arrival of Dagobert and the sisters at the inn. The narrative shifts between Morok's sinister intentions and the innocent, hopeful nature of the orphans, hinting at an impending clash between good and evil as their separate paths intertwine. The stage is set for a tale filled with adventure, moral dilemmas, and the struggle for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Translation of Le Juif errant.

Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wandering_Jew_(Sue_novel)

Release date is 2004-10-25