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Title: An Episode under the Terror
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Dagny, and Bonnie Sala, and David Widger
Summary: "An Episode under the Terror" by Honoré de Balzac is a historical novella written during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, particularly the period known as the Terror, the story delves into themes of fear, survival, and the moral complexities faced by individuals in times of political upheaval. The novella explores how personal identity and class structures are challenged by the drastic societal changes brought about by the Revolution. The narrative follows an elderly woman as she attempts to navigate the dangerous streets of Paris, feeling pursued and fearful for her life. After seeking refuge in a pastry shop, she experiences a series of unsettling interactions that highlight the era's paranoia. The story unfolds with her ultimately finding solace in a humble garret, where a priest and two nuns provide her a sanctuary. Their lives simultaneously intertwine with a mysterious man who appears to be both a protector and a figure of dread, raising questions about guilt, loyalty, and morality during the Revolution. As the tale crescendos to its poignant conclusion, it examines the intertwining of faith, sacrifice, and the consequences of the era's brutal choices, culminating in a moving act of remembrance for a fallen monarch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
EBook No.: 1456
Published: Sep 1, 1998
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Episode under the Terror
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Dagny, and Bonnie Sala, and David Widger
Summary: "An Episode under the Terror" by Honoré de Balzac is a historical novella written during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, particularly the period known as the Terror, the story delves into themes of fear, survival, and the moral complexities faced by individuals in times of political upheaval. The novella explores how personal identity and class structures are challenged by the drastic societal changes brought about by the Revolution. The narrative follows an elderly woman as she attempts to navigate the dangerous streets of Paris, feeling pursued and fearful for her life. After seeking refuge in a pastry shop, she experiences a series of unsettling interactions that highlight the era's paranoia. The story unfolds with her ultimately finding solace in a humble garret, where a priest and two nuns provide her a sanctuary. Their lives simultaneously intertwine with a mysterious man who appears to be both a protector and a figure of dread, raising questions about guilt, loyalty, and morality during the Revolution. As the tale crescendos to its poignant conclusion, it examines the intertwining of faith, sacrifice, and the consequences of the era's brutal choices, culminating in a moving act of remembrance for a fallen monarch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
EBook No.: 1456
Published: Sep 1, 1998
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.