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Title: Elisabeth; ou les Exilés de Sibérie
Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Daniel Fromont
Summary: "Elisabeth; ou les Exilés de Sibérie" by Madame Cottin is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers on Elisabeth, a young girl determined to rescue her father from exile in Siberia, driven by an unwavering sense of filial duty and deep love for her family. The novel captures themes of virtue, courage, and the power of love against significant adversity, making it a compelling exploration of the human spirit. The opening of the story introduces us to the desolate and oppressive setting of Siberia, where Elisabeth lives with her parents, who are both exiled and suffering from the loss of their homeland. Unbeknownst to her, the details of their past are shrouded in mystery and sadness. Initially, Elisabeth enjoys a simple existence filled with the beauty of nature, but she becomes increasingly aware of her parents' sorrow, prompting her to devise a bold plan to journey to St. Petersburg and seek the emperor's grace to free her father. Despite her naivety about the dangers of such a journey, her resolve is strong, and she seeks guidance from a benefactor, M. de Smoloff, whom she hopes might aid her in this perilous quest. Through her humble and courageous determination, the stage is set for a narrative filled with emotional depth and moral complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cottin, Madame (Sophie), 1770-1807
EBook No.: 29826
Published: Aug 28, 2009
Downloads: 77
Language: French
Subject: Siberia (Russia) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Elisabeth; ou les Exilés de Sibérie
Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Daniel Fromont
Summary: "Elisabeth; ou les Exilés de Sibérie" by Madame Cottin is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers on Elisabeth, a young girl determined to rescue her father from exile in Siberia, driven by an unwavering sense of filial duty and deep love for her family. The novel captures themes of virtue, courage, and the power of love against significant adversity, making it a compelling exploration of the human spirit. The opening of the story introduces us to the desolate and oppressive setting of Siberia, where Elisabeth lives with her parents, who are both exiled and suffering from the loss of their homeland. Unbeknownst to her, the details of their past are shrouded in mystery and sadness. Initially, Elisabeth enjoys a simple existence filled with the beauty of nature, but she becomes increasingly aware of her parents' sorrow, prompting her to devise a bold plan to journey to St. Petersburg and seek the emperor's grace to free her father. Despite her naivety about the dangers of such a journey, her resolve is strong, and she seeks guidance from a benefactor, M. de Smoloff, whom she hopes might aid her in this perilous quest. Through her humble and courageous determination, the stage is set for a narrative filled with emotional depth and moral complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cottin, Madame (Sophie), 1770-1807
EBook No.: 29826
Published: Aug 28, 2009
Downloads: 77
Language: French
Subject: Siberia (Russia) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.