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Title: Fantômas
Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Fantômas" by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work introduces readers to the enigmatic and elusive criminal mastermind, Fantômas, who embodies the chaos and terror of crime. The story unfolds through the eyes of various characters who discuss and react to the dark deeds associated with this figure, setting the stage for a thrilling tale filled with mystery and suspense. The opening of the novel presents a conversation among the guests of the Marquise de Langrune as they discuss the identity and nature of Fantômas, an almost mythic figure who seems to be behind numerous crimes without ever being captured. Themes of fear and intrigue arise as the characters ponder the impact of crime in their lives, leading to a discussion that both captivates and unnerves them. The scene is set during a cold winter evening at the Marquise's château, where nuances of danger and fascination weave through the dialogue, hinting at the ominous events that will soon unfold, including the looming shadow of a recent mysterious disappearance linked to Fantômas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Souvestre, Pierre, 1874-1914
Author: Allain, Marcel, 1885-1969
Translator: Metcalfe, Cranstoun, 1866-1939
EBook No.: 27794
Published: Jan 13, 2009
Downloads: 290
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Fantômas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Fantômas
Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Fantômas" by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work introduces readers to the enigmatic and elusive criminal mastermind, Fantômas, who embodies the chaos and terror of crime. The story unfolds through the eyes of various characters who discuss and react to the dark deeds associated with this figure, setting the stage for a thrilling tale filled with mystery and suspense. The opening of the novel presents a conversation among the guests of the Marquise de Langrune as they discuss the identity and nature of Fantômas, an almost mythic figure who seems to be behind numerous crimes without ever being captured. Themes of fear and intrigue arise as the characters ponder the impact of crime in their lives, leading to a discussion that both captivates and unnerves them. The scene is set during a cold winter evening at the Marquise's château, where nuances of danger and fascination weave through the dialogue, hinting at the ominous events that will soon unfold, including the looming shadow of a recent mysterious disappearance linked to Fantômas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Souvestre, Pierre, 1874-1914
Author: Allain, Marcel, 1885-1969
Translator: Metcalfe, Cranstoun, 1866-1939
EBook No.: 27794
Published: Jan 13, 2009
Downloads: 290
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Fantômas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.