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The Wandering Jew — Volume 02

By Eugène Sue

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Driven by regret and pursued by danger, an immortal wanderer searches for his scattered family amidst a world consumed by disease and shadowed by assassins.

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2004-10-25
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Summary

"The Wandering Jew — Volume 02" by Eugène Sue is a historical novel that journeys into the depths of destiny, pain, and unfair treatment in society. This book continues the story of the Wandering Jew, fated to walk the Earth until he can be saved. We follow the lives of diverse characters linked by their hardships, particularly the descendants of the cursed Jew. As the story begins, a peaceful setting contrasts sharply with the alarming signs of a spreading cholera epidemic, symbolizing decay in both the physical world and society. We encounter the troubled main character who thinks about his regrets and his endless life as he yearns to reunite with his family, who are in danger. The book introduces characters in different places, hinting at their connected destinies. Danger unfolds when mysterious smugglers and deadly assassins appear. The protagonist wrestles with his past as hardship surrounds him, pulling readers into a world filled with risk and deep emotion.

About the Author

Marie-Joseph "Eugène" Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel in France with his very popular and widely imitated The Mysteries of Paris, which was published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843.

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