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Title: Count Brühl
Note: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "Count Brühl" by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Henry Brühl, a young page serving at the court of Augustus II of Saxony and Poland, as he navigates the complexities of court life, ambition, and relationships amidst a backdrop of royal hunts, political maneuverings, and personal intrigues. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene of a successful royal hunt, highlighting the lavishness and social dynamics of 18th-century court life. We are introduced to Brühl, whose beauty and charm win him favor among the nobility, and his friendship with Count Sulkowski, a figure of rising influence. As the narrative unfolds, Brühl grapples with his status and ambitions while encountering a range of characters, from the King himself to the scheming nobility. His journey reflects both the allure and the danger of seeking power in a world filled with rivalry, jealousy, and the ever-present threat of being outmaneuvered by others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kraszewski, Józef Ignacy, 1812-1887
Translator: Soissons, Count de, 1860-
EBook No.: 37624
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Polish fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Brühl, Heinrich, Graf von, 1700-1763 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Count Brühl
Note: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "Count Brühl" by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Henry Brühl, a young page serving at the court of Augustus II of Saxony and Poland, as he navigates the complexities of court life, ambition, and relationships amidst a backdrop of royal hunts, political maneuverings, and personal intrigues. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene of a successful royal hunt, highlighting the lavishness and social dynamics of 18th-century court life. We are introduced to Brühl, whose beauty and charm win him favor among the nobility, and his friendship with Count Sulkowski, a figure of rising influence. As the narrative unfolds, Brühl grapples with his status and ambitions while encountering a range of characters, from the King himself to the scheming nobility. His journey reflects both the allure and the danger of seeking power in a world filled with rivalry, jealousy, and the ever-present threat of being outmaneuvered by others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kraszewski, Józef Ignacy, 1812-1887
Translator: Soissons, Count de, 1860-
EBook No.: 37624
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Polish fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Brühl, Heinrich, Graf von, 1700-1763 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.