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Title: Les trois mousquetaires
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "Les trois mousquetaires" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young Gascon named d'Artagnan, who aspires to join the revered ranks of the King's musketeers and to seek glory and adventure in the tumultuous world of royal intrigue and duels. The opening of "Les trois mousquetaires" introduces us to d'Artagnan as he prepares to leave his home in Gascony, equipped with a horse given to him by his father, a letter of recommendation, and valuable life advice. As d'Artagnan embarks on his journey to Paris, he quickly becomes embroiled in conflicts that showcase his brashness and ambition. His arrival in the town of Meung brings about a comical and unfortunate altercation with a mysterious gentleman and his friends. This initial encounter sets the tone for the challenges d'Artagnan will face, as well as the friendships he will forge with the musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, who will play pivotal roles in his adventures. The narrative artfully captures themes of honor, bravery, and the spirit of camaraderie that will define the young hero's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Author: Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
EBook No.: 13951
Published: Nov 4, 2004
Downloads: 4200
Language: French
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject: Swordsmen -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Les trois mousquetaires
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary: "Les trois mousquetaires" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young Gascon named d'Artagnan, who aspires to join the revered ranks of the King's musketeers and to seek glory and adventure in the tumultuous world of royal intrigue and duels. The opening of "Les trois mousquetaires" introduces us to d'Artagnan as he prepares to leave his home in Gascony, equipped with a horse given to him by his father, a letter of recommendation, and valuable life advice. As d'Artagnan embarks on his journey to Paris, he quickly becomes embroiled in conflicts that showcase his brashness and ambition. His arrival in the town of Meung brings about a comical and unfortunate altercation with a mysterious gentleman and his friends. This initial encounter sets the tone for the challenges d'Artagnan will face, as well as the friendships he will forge with the musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, who will play pivotal roles in his adventures. The narrative artfully captures themes of honor, bravery, and the spirit of camaraderie that will define the young hero's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Author: Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
EBook No.: 13951
Published: Nov 4, 2004
Downloads: 4200
Language: French
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject: Swordsmen -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.