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Title: The Man in the Iron Mask

Note: Translation of: L'homme au masque de fer

Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: John Bursey and David Widger

Summary: "The Man in the Iron Mask" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, which intriguingly serves as a continuation of the celebrated D'Artagnan Romances. This novel revolves around themes of identity, power, and the enigma of a mysterious prisoner who bears an uncanny resemblance to King Louis XIV of France. The story is enriched by a cast of familiar characters including D'Artagnan, Aramis, and Porthos, who navigate the dangerous intrigues of the royal court while wrestling with their own personal conflicts and ambitions. At the start of "The Man in the Iron Mask," we are introduced to a captivating scene in the Bastille where Aramis, now a bishop, meets with a young prisoner who is deeply contemplative about his situation. The dialogue reveals the prisoner's philosophical outlook, as he discusses concepts of freedom and the superficial comforts he enjoys despite his captivity. As the conversation unfolds, layers of secrecy about his heritage begin to emerge, leading to a profound realization that he may be more than just a prisoner. The opening hints at a larger narrative involving hidden identities and royal politics, setting the stage for an intricate plot that questions the nature of kingship and loyalty amidst the backdrop of 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870

EBook No.: 2759

Published: Aug 1, 2001

Downloads: 898

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction

Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction

Subject: Swordsmen -- Fiction

Subject: Romances

Subject: Man in the Iron Mask -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2759:2 2001-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dumas, Alexandre en 1
2024-11-09T17:25:48Z The Man in the Iron Mask

This edition has images.

Title: The Man in the Iron Mask

Note: Translation of: L'homme au masque de fer

Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: John Bursey and David Widger

Summary: "The Man in the Iron Mask" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, which intriguingly serves as a continuation of the celebrated D'Artagnan Romances. This novel revolves around themes of identity, power, and the enigma of a mysterious prisoner who bears an uncanny resemblance to King Louis XIV of France. The story is enriched by a cast of familiar characters including D'Artagnan, Aramis, and Porthos, who navigate the dangerous intrigues of the royal court while wrestling with their own personal conflicts and ambitions. At the start of "The Man in the Iron Mask," we are introduced to a captivating scene in the Bastille where Aramis, now a bishop, meets with a young prisoner who is deeply contemplative about his situation. The dialogue reveals the prisoner's philosophical outlook, as he discusses concepts of freedom and the superficial comforts he enjoys despite his captivity. As the conversation unfolds, layers of secrecy about his heritage begin to emerge, leading to a profound realization that he may be more than just a prisoner. The opening hints at a larger narrative involving hidden identities and royal politics, setting the stage for an intricate plot that questions the nature of kingship and loyalty amidst the backdrop of 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870

EBook No.: 2759

Published: Aug 1, 2001

Downloads: 898

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction

Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction

Subject: Swordsmen -- Fiction

Subject: Romances

Subject: Man in the Iron Mask -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2759:3 2001-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dumas, Alexandre en 1