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Title:
Bardelys the Magnificent
Being an account of the strange wooing pursued by the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, marquis of Bardelys...
Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Polly Stratton, and David Widger
Summary: "Bardelys the Magnificent" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the charismatic and extravagant young nobleman, Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, the Marquis of Bardelys, as he embarks on a bold wager to woo the unattainable Roxalanne de Lavedan. Set in a time of sociopolitical tension in France, the story combines themes of romance, rivalry, and adventure amidst the backdrop of courtly life. At the start of the book, we meet Bardelys as he engages in a spirited discussion with his peers, which is disrupted by the arrival of his rival, the Comte de Chatellerault. The atmosphere at Bardelys' gathering shifts as Chatellerault, recently defeated in love, becomes the subject of mockery. Fueled by the stirring of his pride, Bardelys accepts a wager challenging his abilities to win Roxalanne's heart—a woman deemed cold and difficult to attain. The opening chapters introduce the lively social dynamics of the court, Bardelys' adventurous spirit, and hint at the challenges he will face as he embarks on his quest to win the lady and uphold his reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950
EBook No.: 2389
Published: Nov 1, 2000
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
Subject: False imprisonment -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Treasure troves -- Fiction
Subject: Escapes -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Bardelys the Magnificent
Being an account of the strange wooing pursued by the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, marquis of Bardelys...
Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Polly Stratton, and David Widger
Summary: "Bardelys the Magnificent" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the charismatic and extravagant young nobleman, Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, the Marquis of Bardelys, as he embarks on a bold wager to woo the unattainable Roxalanne de Lavedan. Set in a time of sociopolitical tension in France, the story combines themes of romance, rivalry, and adventure amidst the backdrop of courtly life. At the start of the book, we meet Bardelys as he engages in a spirited discussion with his peers, which is disrupted by the arrival of his rival, the Comte de Chatellerault. The atmosphere at Bardelys' gathering shifts as Chatellerault, recently defeated in love, becomes the subject of mockery. Fueled by the stirring of his pride, Bardelys accepts a wager challenging his abilities to win Roxalanne's heart—a woman deemed cold and difficult to attain. The opening chapters introduce the lively social dynamics of the court, Bardelys' adventurous spirit, and hint at the challenges he will face as he embarks on his quest to win the lady and uphold his reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950
EBook No.: 2389
Published: Nov 1, 2000
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
Subject: False imprisonment -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Treasure troves -- Fiction
Subject: Escapes -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.