The Three Cities Books in Order

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The Three Cities is a series of novels by Émile Zola, published between 1896 and 1897, each focusing on a different city. The series includes Rome and Paris, with each book examining the social and cultural life of its respective setting. The overarching theme explores the character and atmosphere of urban environments through Zola's detailed narrative.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Lourdes

    Lourdes

    Year unknown · Émile Zola

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  2. Cover of Rome

    Rome

    1896 · Émile Zola

    Rome is a 1896 book by Émile Zola. It is book 2 of the series The Three Cities.

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  3. Paris

    1897 · Émile Zola

    Paris is a 1897 book by Émile Zola. It is book 3 of the series The Three Cities.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Three Cities books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Lourdes”. Start with “Lourdes.”

How many books are in the The Three Cities series?

We list 3 books by Émile Zola , published between 1896–1897.

Where can I buy the The Three Cities books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.