| Author |
Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
| Title |
The Wandering Jew — Volume 05
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| Note |
Translation of Le Juif errant.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger and Pat Castevens
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| Summary |
"The Wandering Jew — Volume 05" by Eugène Sue is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the intricate tale that is interwoven with themes of intrigue, revenge, and the clash of ideologies. The story primarily revolves around the characters Rodin and Abbe d'Aigrigny, who are focused on reclaiming a significant inheritance tied to the family of Rennepont, which has been concealed for 150 years. At the start of this volume, tension builds as Rodin and Abbe d'Aigrigny prepare for an important event concerning the Rennepont inheritance. They discuss various characters, including Morok, who may significantly impact their plans, and express concerns about potential interruptions that might derail their ambitions. The narrative emphasizes the secretive and plotted strategies they employ, alongside the history of the Jewish guardians of the inheritance, highlighting their emotional stories and burdens. As the situation develops, the reader is introduced to new characters that could affect the fate of Gabriel, a pivotal character in this unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Jesuits -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Wandering Jew -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3343 |
| Release Date |
Oct 25, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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