Moscow: A Story of the French Invasion of 1812 by Frederick Whishaw
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About this eBook
| Author | Whishaw, Frederick, 1854-1934 |
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| LoC No. | 06011311 |
| Title | Moscow: A Story of the French Invasion of 1812 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Moscow: A Story of the French Invasion of 1812" by Frederick Whishaw is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French invasion of Russia in 1812, focusing on the lives of several central characters, including Count Maximof and his family. The novel explores themes of power dynamics, social class, and the innocence of youth amidst the backdrop of war. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Count Maximof, his wife, and their son, Sasha, as they attend the betrothal ceremony of young Sasha to Vera Demidof, showcasing the traditions and social norms of the Russian aristocracy at that time. The opening poignantly depicts the contrasting worlds of the boyar class and their serfs, revealing harsh realities and the cruelty inherent in the feudal system. As the Maximos drive home, a pack of wolves threatens them, serving as a metaphor for the dangers that lurk beyond the surface of their society, foreshadowing the chaos that the French invasion will bring. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42967 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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