| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title |
Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome I.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Ebooks libres et gratuits. Revised by Richard Tonsing
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| Summary |
"Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome I" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. This work is part of Dumas's famous d'Artagnan series, continuing the adventures of the beloved characters from "The Three Musketeers" and "Twenty Years After." The narrative primarily centers around Raoul de Bragelonne, the son of Athos, as he navigates through the political and romantic intrigues of 17th-century France, particularly in connection with the royal court and its affairs. The opening of the novel sets the stage in the year 1660, beginning with a melancholic prince returning to the castle of Blois after a lackluster hunting excursion. Here, we are introduced to the contrasting spirits of the characters, including Raoul, who is a gentle and noble figure caught between his romantic feelings for Louise de La Vallière and the royal duties expected of him. The chapter also introduces the lively Mlle de Montalais, who provides comic relief and light-hearted banter. As Raoul leaves to visit his father, the reader is drawn into the excitement of impending court life and the whispers of royal visits, which create an atmosphere of suspense and anticipation for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13947 |
| Release Date |
Nov 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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