Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 50 Vigny, Alfred de 1797 1863 Vigny, Alfred Victor, comte de De Vigny, Alfred Cinq Mars — Volume 6 This etext was produced by David Widger "Cinq Mars — Volume 6" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of 17th century France, the story revolves around key events involving power struggles, political intrigue, and personal dilemmas associated with the main character, Henri d'Effiat, known as Cinq Mars. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition as characters navigate a tumultuous political landscape. At the start of the novel, a dramatic scene unfolds in the rugged Pyrenees as two weary travelers, Jacques and his companion, are pursued by armed men. Amidst the snow and treacherous terrain, they engage in a tense dialogue about their perilous situation and the danger of being caught. As the narrative shifts to a wooden hut, Jacques encounters a young girl who seems to be trapped in a life of servitude, hinting at deeper themes of power and oppression. The encounter escalates as Jacques and Houmain, a smuggler, discuss political intrigues, revealing Cinq Mars's involvement in a conspiracy against Cardinal Richelieu, which reflects the broader tensions of the era. This opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of personal and political stakes intertwined with vivid descriptions of the harsh landscape and the characters' struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 227008 226934 2024-10-02T10:40:02.831196 2023-10-02T09:19:52.302620 text/html text/html 227001 226927 2024-10-02T10:40:03.100151 2023-10-02T09:19:52.460617 text/html text/html 163869 2024-10-02T10:40:10.252160 application/epub+zip 166107 2024-10-02T10:40:06.411168 application/epub+zip 151651 2024-10-02T10:40:05.085149 application/epub+zip 313960 2024-10-02T10:40:13.064166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299546 2024-10-02T10:40:09.486118 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281344 2022-09-02T12:30:09.099127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202143 202121 2024-10-02T10:40:02.378185 2023-10-02T09:19:52.088666 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 197451 2021-01-09T02:39:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77561 2021-01-09T02:39:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19405 2024-10-02T10:40:13.199099 application/rdf+xml 15344 2024-10-02T10:40:05.715147 image/jpeg 3958 2024-10-02T10:40:05.372145 image/jpeg 163989 2024-10-02T10:40:03.121191 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia