Mazeppa by Frederick Whishaw
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| Author | Whishaw, Frederick, 1854-1934 |
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| Title | Mazeppa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Mazeppa" by Frederick Whishaw is a historical novel set in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Mazeppa, a Cossack noble, exploring themes of rivalry, ambition, and love against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal conflict during the tumultuous period of Cossack independence. The novel promises an engaging exploration of relationships and personal growth intertwined with historical events. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the protagonist, Chelminsky, who recounts his youth and first interactions with Mazeppa, his cousin. The two boys, both pages in the Polish court, are dismissed after a quarrel escalates into a fight, marking the beginning of their complex relationship filled with rivalry and competition for affections. Their tumultuous friendship deepens when they both become infatuated with Falbofsky's wife, leading to a series of events that shape their lives. The opening chapters set the stage for an adventure that combines personal growth with the historical landscape of Cossack society, suggesting that the reader can expect a rich blend of character development and dramatic, historical storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Cossacks -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mazepa, Ivan Stepanovych, 1639-1709 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56522 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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