The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 4

audiobook

The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 4

by Émile Zola

EN·~3 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

BOOK IV

3:51:35

Description

In a gentle March morning, Pierre leaves his quiet Neuilly home, burdened by a lingering sense of emptiness, to meet his brother Guillaume on a walk to Montmartre. The city glows under a clear sky as the two brothers wander along the outer boulevards, unaware that the visit will become a quiet turning point for Pierre. Their arrival at Guillaume’s modest workshop reveals a world of bright sunlight, humming machinery, and the rhythmic bustle of three young men absorbed in their crafts.

Inside, the brothers Thomas, François and Antoine work at a forge, a drafting table and a block‑carving station, each absorbed in a personal project that hints at ambition and hope. Guillaume’s sudden embrace of his sons and the simple, sincere greetings that follow create a warm, unpretentious portrait of family life in Paris‑side suburbia. As Pierre watches from the doorway, the scene offers a calm yet vivid glimpse into the everyday joys and quiet struggles that shape the characters’ lives.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (222K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Dagny, and David Widger. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

Oct 1, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Émile Zola

Émile Zola

1840–1902

A leading voice of French naturalism, he turned the struggles of ordinary people into vivid, unforgettable fiction. His novels are famous for their energy, social detail, and fearless willingness to challenge injustice.

View all books

You may also like