Les beaux messieurs de Bois-Doré by George Sand

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Author Sand, George, 1804-1876
Title Les beaux messieurs de Bois-Doré
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Les beaux messieurs de Bois-Doré" by George Sand is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the French court during a politically turbulent period, focusing on the character, Sciarra d'Alvimar, a complex and skillful young man navigating the intricacies of courtly life, politics, and personal ambition. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the class dynamics of the time, particularly through the lens of its main characters and their interactions. The opening of the novel introduces Sciarra d'Alvimar, a Spaniard of Italian descent, who is depicted as an amiable yet somewhat unsuccessful courtier in the service of Queen Marie de Médicis. Despite his charms and abilities, he fails to garner the attention he seeks at court, feeling overshadowed by his mentor Concini. As political intrigue unfolds, Sciarra navigates a series of personal and political dilemmas, leading to his flight to the countryside for refuge at the château of his friend, Guillaume d'Ars. There, the stage is set for his interactions with other pivotal characters, including the intriguing Lady Lauriane, revealing both the societal pressures they face and the complex web of relationships in which they are ensnared. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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