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100 1 _aZola, Émile,
_d1840-1902
245 1 4 _aThe Three Cities Trilogy: Lourdes, Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aDagny and David Widger
520 _a"The Three Cities Trilogy: Lourdes, Complete" by Émile Zola is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work forms the first part of an ambitious trilogy, exploring themes of faith and suffering through the lens of human experiences at the pilgrimage site of Lourdes, where thousands seek miraculous cures. The narrative revolves around various characters, particularly focusing on Marie de Guersaint, a young woman suffering from severe illness, and her companions on their journey to this religious destination. The opening of "Lourdes" introduces readers to the context of a national pilgrimage, setting the stage for a vivid exploration of hope and despair. The train carrying pilgrims and patients is depicted in detail, highlighting the diverse struggles of its passengers, including sick individuals like Marie, who is burdened by her illness and the oppressive atmosphere of the crowded carriage. As the journey unfolds, Zola intertwines the lives of numerous characters, including Priests and Nurses, showcasing their interactions and the shared sense of longing for miraculous salvation. This rich tapestry of human experience paves the way for a profound examination of the interplay between belief and human suffering, inviting reflections on both the miraculous and the mundane aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClergy -- Fiction
653 _aCatholics -- Fiction
653 _aChristian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction
653 _aLourdes (France) -- Fiction
700 1 _aVizetelly, Ernest Alfred,
_d1853-1922
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8516
999 _c50498
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