St. Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England by Stevenson
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| Author | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
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| Title | St. Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed 1898 William Heinemann edition by David Price |
| Summary | "St. Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows the experiences of the protagonist, Anne de Keroual de St. Yves, a French soldier who becomes a prisoner during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative revolves around his life in an Edinburgh prison, where he navigates the complexities of captivity, interacts with fellow prisoners, and forms a budding romance with a young Englishwoman named Flora. The opening of "St. Ives" introduces the protagonist as he reflects on his situation after being captured and imprisoned. Through his observations of the other prisoners and life in the castle, he reveals a balance of humor and despair, highlighting the absurdity of his circumstances. His interactions with the English officers, his attempts to maintain a sense of dignity, and the camaraderie developed among the imprisoned soldiers shape his character. In particular, his infatuation with Flora, a young woman who visits the prison, becomes a central theme, illustrating the conflict between his noble birth and the humiliation of his current status. The beginning sets the stage for a tale of resilience, love, and the quest for identity amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Prisoners of war -- Fiction |
| Subject | French -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 322 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 30, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 148 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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