The Mysteries of Paris, illustrated with etchings, Vol. 2

by Eugène Sue

"The Mysteries of Paris, illustrated with etchings, Vol. 2" by Eugène Sue is a serial novel published between 1842 and 1843. The story follows Rodolphe, a mysterious figure who is secretly the Grand Duke of Gerolstein, disguised as a Parisian worker. Navigating all levels of society, he seeks to restore social justice by helping the downtrodden, including prostitutes and criminals. This groundbreaking work vividly depicts nineteenth-century Paris, critiquing social institutions while blending melodrama with realistic portrayals of poverty and class struggle.