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Title: The Mysteries of Paris, illustrated with etchings, Vol. 6
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Mysteries of Paris, illustrated with etchings, Vol. 6" by Eugène Sue is a serialized novel written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a blend of mystery and social commentary, delving into the intricate lives of its various characters against the backdrop of Parisian society. Central to the story are figures such as Jacques Ferrand, a morally troubled notary, and the lives of others who intersect with his, all woven into a narrative addressing themes of justice, redemption, and the impacts of wealth and power. At the start of "The Mysteries of Paris," the reader is introduced to Jacques Ferrand, who is in a state of decline since the disappearance of a girl named Cecily. This chapter sets a tone of intrigue as clerks gossip about their employer’s deteriorating health and unexpected financial dealings. The narrative reveals Ferrand's troubled psyche as he engages in duplicitous conversations with accomplices and a priest, where he appears charitable while grappling with the consequences of his past misdeeds. This builds an atmosphere of tension and anticipation as Ferrand's true nature and motivations unfold, hinting at darker themes that will permeate the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857
EBook No.: 33805
Published: Sep 22, 2010
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Paris (France) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Mysteries of Paris, illustrated with etchings, Vol. 6
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Christine Aldridge and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(Stanford University, SUL Books in the Public Domain)
Summary: "The Mysteries of Paris, illustrated with etchings, Vol. 6" by Eugène Sue is a serialized novel written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a blend of mystery and social commentary, delving into the intricate lives of its various characters against the backdrop of Parisian society. Central to the story are figures such as Jacques Ferrand, a morally troubled notary, and the lives of others who intersect with his, all woven into a narrative addressing themes of justice, redemption, and the impacts of wealth and power. At the start of "The Mysteries of Paris," the reader is introduced to Jacques Ferrand, who is in a state of decline since the disappearance of a girl named Cecily. This chapter sets a tone of intrigue as clerks gossip about their employer’s deteriorating health and unexpected financial dealings. The narrative reveals Ferrand's troubled psyche as he engages in duplicitous conversations with accomplices and a priest, where he appears charitable while grappling with the consequences of his past misdeeds. This builds an atmosphere of tension and anticipation as Ferrand's true nature and motivations unfold, hinting at darker themes that will permeate the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857
EBook No.: 33805
Published: Sep 22, 2010
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Paris (France) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.