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Title: Adventures of the Comte de la Muette during the Reign of Terror
Alternate Title: The Comte de la Muette
Original Publication: United Kingdom: WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS,1898.
Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "Adventures of the Comte de la Muette during the Reign of Terror" by Bernard Capes is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, focusing on the life of Jean-Louis, the comte de la Muette, as he navigates the dangers and moral complexities of the Reign of Terror. The main character is shaped by a conflicting world of revolutionary fervor and personal survival, which draws readers into the chaos of a society in upheaval. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jean-Louis, who wakes up in the company of his debauched friend Casimir Bertrand, a political figure caught up in the fervent revolutionary spirit. Their conversation touches on the threats to their safety amid the volatile atmosphere of Paris, where violence is rampant as the revolutionary fervor turns into chaos. The narrative immerses us in the urgency and uncertainty of the era, highlighting the characters' conflicting desires for pleasure, survival, and a sense of morality amidst the horrors of the political landscape. As the story unfolds, themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human condition during tumultuous times begin to emerge, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of life during the Reign of Terror. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918
EBook No.: 69579
Published: Dec 19, 2022
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Adventures of the Comte de la Muette during the Reign of Terror
Alternate Title: The Comte de la Muette
Original Publication: United Kingdom: WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS,1898.
Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "Adventures of the Comte de la Muette during the Reign of Terror" by Bernard Capes is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, focusing on the life of Jean-Louis, the comte de la Muette, as he navigates the dangers and moral complexities of the Reign of Terror. The main character is shaped by a conflicting world of revolutionary fervor and personal survival, which draws readers into the chaos of a society in upheaval. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jean-Louis, who wakes up in the company of his debauched friend Casimir Bertrand, a political figure caught up in the fervent revolutionary spirit. Their conversation touches on the threats to their safety amid the volatile atmosphere of Paris, where violence is rampant as the revolutionary fervor turns into chaos. The narrative immerses us in the urgency and uncertainty of the era, highlighting the characters' conflicting desires for pleasure, survival, and a sense of morality amidst the horrors of the political landscape. As the story unfolds, themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human condition during tumultuous times begin to emerge, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of life during the Reign of Terror. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918
EBook No.: 69579
Published: Dec 19, 2022
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.