Publisher's Synopsis
The Infant's Skull or The End of the World: A Tale of the Millennium is a novel written by Eugene Sue and first published in 1904. The story is set in the year 1000 AD, during the time of the first millennium, and revolves around the belief that the world is coming to an end. The main character of the story is a young orphan named Gervais, who is being raised by a group of monks in a small village in France. Gervais is a gifted artist and spends most of his time drawing and painting. However, he is also plagued by visions of the apocalypse and the end of the world. As the year 1000 approaches, Gervais becomes increasingly convinced that the end is near and that he has been chosen by God to save the world. He embarks on a journey to Rome, where he hopes to convince the Pope to take action to prevent the end of the world. Along the way, Gervais meets a variety of characters, including a group of Vikings, a band of robbers, and a beautiful young woman named Heloise. Together, they face a series of challenges and obstacles as they make their way to Rome. The Infant's Skull or The End of the World: A Tale of the Millennium is a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of faith, destiny, and the end of the world. It is a gripping and engaging read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
