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Title: Neiti de Taverney: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista
Note: Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Neiti de Taverney: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative likely revolves around the intricacies of the court of Louis XV, incorporating themes of power, intrigue, and social dynamics during a tumultuous period in French history. Central characters include Josef Balsamo, an enigmatic figure involved in revolutionary movements, Andrée de Taverney, a noblewoman caught in political schemes, and a cast of supporting players connected to the royal court and secret societies. At the start of the story, the political atmosphere is charged with tension as Rousseau, a prominent philosopher, reflects on the manipulative power dynamics within the French political system. He encounters various characters who are part of secret societies, revealing the hidden machinations that threaten the current monarchy. Balsamo's plans to undermine the king's power unfold alongside Andrée's aspirations, creating a backdrop of intrigue amid grand ambitions. The opening sets the stage for a clash of ideals between freedom and subjugation, as characters navigate their roles in the impending societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Translator: Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939
EBook No.: 54110
Published: Feb 4, 2017
Downloads: 42
Language: Finnish
Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
Subject: Cagliostro, Alessandro, conte di, 1743-1795 -- Fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Neiti de Taverney: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista
Note: Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Neiti de Taverney: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative likely revolves around the intricacies of the court of Louis XV, incorporating themes of power, intrigue, and social dynamics during a tumultuous period in French history. Central characters include Josef Balsamo, an enigmatic figure involved in revolutionary movements, Andrée de Taverney, a noblewoman caught in political schemes, and a cast of supporting players connected to the royal court and secret societies. At the start of the story, the political atmosphere is charged with tension as Rousseau, a prominent philosopher, reflects on the manipulative power dynamics within the French political system. He encounters various characters who are part of secret societies, revealing the hidden machinations that threaten the current monarchy. Balsamo's plans to undermine the king's power unfold alongside Andrée's aspirations, creating a backdrop of intrigue amid grand ambitions. The opening sets the stage for a clash of ideals between freedom and subjugation, as characters navigate their roles in the impending societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Translator: Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939
EBook No.: 54110
Published: Feb 4, 2017
Downloads: 42
Language: Finnish
Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
Subject: Cagliostro, Alessandro, conte di, 1743-1795 -- Fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.