Lourdes by Emilio Zola Spanish Edition 1894

Rare book. In this novel, a pilgrimage to the famous Catholic healing shrine in Southern France becomes a canvas for vivid characters and subtle reflections on suffering and belief. The story unfolds during a five-day train journey from Paris to Lourdes, where Zola’s keen observations delve into the physical effects of illness, hopes, fears, and endurance.

The novelist himself appears in the story, disguised as a skeptical reporter whose probing questions embarrass a doctor verifying the alleged miracles. In addition to the many sick and dying pilgrims to the famous healing shrine is the story of doomed lovers Pierre, a priest who questions his faith, and his sickly lover Marie de Geursaint. Amidst religious fervor, a psychosomatic cure occurs, sparking debate between skeptics and believers.  

The book is stamped several times with "Tribuna democratic diario independiente Emilio A. Noya biblioteca fundador" founder democratic tribune independent newspaper Emilio A. Noya Library). Our research shows E Noya founded the Independent political paper the DEMOCRATIC TRIBUNE, published in Buenos Aires from 1945 to 1947. 

Title: Lourdes 
Author: Emilio Zola 
Publication Date: 1894 
Editor: F. Morales y C. Editores 
Edition: Spanish edition 
Binding: Hardcover, Red cloth 
Language: Spanish 
Pages: 405
Measures approximately: 8 x 5 1/2 x 1 inch (20.5 x 14.5 x 2.5 cm.) 
Condition of the book: Please see images. 

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