| Author |
Lantier, Etienne François de, 1734-1826 |
| Title |
Voyage en Espagne du Chevalier Saint-Gervais (2 de 2)
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| Original Publication |
France: Arthus-Bertrand, Libraire, 1809.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/European Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Voyage en Espagne du Chevalier Saint-Gervais" by Lantier is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows the experiences of its main character, Chevalier Saint-Gervais, as he navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations during his travels through Spain. The opening of the work provides an intricate backdrop, detailing the narrator’s illustrious lineage from a noble family in Castile and his father's ambitions at the Spanish court. This sets the stage for the Chevalier's own experiences, particularly his heartfelt encounter with a beautiful young woman named Dona Francisca. Their relationship blossoms into a poignant love story, full of passion and challenges, leading to conflict with the narrator's family over social status, and culminating in his imprisonment as he chooses to pursue his love against all odds. This opening establishes both the historical context and the personal struggles that will undoubtedly shape the narrative’s trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
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| Subject |
Spain -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70747 |
| Release Date |
May 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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