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Title: The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland. Chuck Greif and the Online
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Summary: "The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, focusing on the events surrounding the royal family and the populace's response to their rule. The story introduces several characters, including a locksmith and a gunsmith, who engage in conversations that unveil the revolutionary fervor and class tensions of the time. The opening of the novel sets the scene in France during the Revolution, highlighting the moment when King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette return to Paris amid rising unrest. Through the eyes of various characters, the text explores their emotions and motivations, painting a vivid picture of life during this significant historical moment. A locksmith and a gunsmith engage over wine, discussing recent events with a mix of camaraderie and tension while suggesting their involvement in the broader narrative of revolution and loyalty. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of the struggles between the monarchy and the people's quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870

Translator: Williams, Henry Llewellyn, 1842-

EBook No.: 42681

Published: May 10, 2013

Downloads: 196

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction

Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland. Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, focusing on the events surrounding the royal family and the populace's response to their rule. The story introduces several characters, including a locksmith and a gunsmith, who engage in conversations that unveil the revolutionary fervor and class tensions of the time. The opening of the novel sets the scene in France during the Revolution, highlighting the moment when King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette return to Paris amid rising unrest. Through the eyes of various characters, the text explores their emotions and motivations, painting a vivid picture of life during this significant historical moment. A locksmith and a gunsmith engage over wine, discussing recent events with a mix of camaraderie and tension while suggesting their involvement in the broader narrative of revolution and loyalty. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of the struggles between the monarchy and the people's quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870

Translator: Williams, Henry Llewellyn, 1842-

EBook No.: 42681

Published: May 10, 2013

Downloads: 196

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction

Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.