02326cam a22003493u 4500 9168 UtSlPG 20260610133229.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 5 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-01 Produced by Dagny, and David Widger. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 5" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century, part of Zola's larger narrative that examines the socio-political landscape of France. This volume explores themes of social injustice, the impact of the working class, and the often brutal realities of life in Paris through the lens of its characters, particularly focusing on Pierre and Guillaume as they navigate the aftermath of an execution. At the start of the narrative, the brothers, Pierre and Guillaume, are depicted as they prepare to witness the execution of a man named Salvat. Their journey takes them through the moonlit streets of Paris, where they encounter various aspects of the city, from the looming presence of the Sacred Heart basilica to the destitution prevalent among the city's poor. The atmosphere is heavy with a sense of dread as they mix with a crowd drawn to the spectacle of the guillotine, contrasting their personal struggles and philosophical debates with the harsh realities of societal issues. The opening sets a tone of moral reflection and compassion, revealing the complex attitudes toward justice, suffering, and hope for change within the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Clergy -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Catholics -- Fiction Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9168 50979 50979