
Rome
Published in 1896, 'Rome' by Émile Zola follows Abbe Pierre Froment as he visits the city to defend his controversial book advocating for a new enlightened papacy. During his three-month stay, he navigates the complexities of aristocratic and ecclesiastical society, reflecting on the historical significance of Rome and the future of the Roman Catholic Church. Zola's narrative is marked by skepticism and modernist views, intertwined with elements of intrigue that profoundly impact Pierre's outlook on humanity.



















