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Claretie, Jules
1840
1913
Claretie, Arsène-Arnaud
Claretie, Arsène-Armand
Claretie, Arsene-Arnaud
Claretie, Jules Arsène Arnaud
Prince Zilah — Volume 1
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"Prince Zilah — Volume 1" by Jules Claretie is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Prince Andras Zilah, a Hungarian nobleman who is preparing to marry Marsa Laszlo, a young woman of mixed descent with a complex family history. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the juxtaposition of personal happiness against the backdrop of national strife and cultural heritage. At the start of the book, we witness a celebratory betrothal fête hosted by Prince Andras on a decorated steamer in Paris. As guests arrive, including prominent figures from various backgrounds, the vibrant atmosphere is contrasted by the prince's reflections on his own past, patriotism, and the burden of his family's history. Among the guests, Marsa, the bride-to-be, is introduced, alongside various societal figures that highlight the cultural melting pot of Paris at the time. The narrative unfolds the significance of Andras’s relationship with Marsa while hinting at external tensions, including his friend Michel Menko's presence, whose complicated feelings toward Marsa introduce additional layers of intrigue. The opening chapters effectively set the stage for exploring deeper emotional and social dynamics against the rich historical context of Hungary's struggles for independence and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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