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Title: Prince Eugene and His Times
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Prince Eugene and His Times" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel written in the late 19th century that delves into the life of the titular character, Prince Eugene of Savoy. The narrative intricately weaves the dramatic tapestry of political intrigue, personal ambition, and the complex relationships of the French court, particularly focusing on the interactions between various notable figures, including the ambitious Countess of Soissons and Louis XIV. The opening of the novel introduces a tense dialogue between the Countess of Soissons and Louvois, the king's minister, highlighting the political maneuvering and personal vendettas at play. As the countess defends her daughter's right to choose her own spouse, we are introduced to the themes of love, betrayal, and revenge that characterize the court's atmosphere. The narrative soon shifts focus to the countess's desire for power and recognition, leading to her manipulation of secrets and her ambition for a lost romance with Louis XIV. As the plot unfolds, Prince Eugene, portrayed with a mixture of vulnerability and promise, interacts with his mother, revealing both the burden of familial expectations and the yearning for personal glory amid the treacheries of court life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873
EBook No.: 4016
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Eugene, of Savoy, Prince of Savoy, 1663-1736 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Prince Eugene and His Times
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Prince Eugene and His Times" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel written in the late 19th century that delves into the life of the titular character, Prince Eugene of Savoy. The narrative intricately weaves the dramatic tapestry of political intrigue, personal ambition, and the complex relationships of the French court, particularly focusing on the interactions between various notable figures, including the ambitious Countess of Soissons and Louis XIV. The opening of the novel introduces a tense dialogue between the Countess of Soissons and Louvois, the king's minister, highlighting the political maneuvering and personal vendettas at play. As the countess defends her daughter's right to choose her own spouse, we are introduced to the themes of love, betrayal, and revenge that characterize the court's atmosphere. The narrative soon shifts focus to the countess's desire for power and recognition, leading to her manipulation of secrets and her ambition for a lost romance with Louis XIV. As the plot unfolds, Prince Eugene, portrayed with a mixture of vulnerability and promise, interacts with his mother, revealing both the burden of familial expectations and the yearning for personal glory amid the treacheries of court life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873
EBook No.: 4016
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Eugene, of Savoy, Prince of Savoy, 1663-1736 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.