Mustapukuinen mies : Historiallinen romaani by Stanley John Weyman
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About this eBook
| Author | Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928 |
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| Translator | Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942 |
| Uniform Title | The man in black. Finnish |
| Title | Mustapukuinen mies : Historiallinen romaani |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1914. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Mustapukuinen mies: Historiallinen romaani" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in 17th-century France and revolves around Jehan de Bault, a young boy of noble descent who has been kidnapped and is now performing as a street entertainer. The book delves into themes of nobility, identity, and the impact of social class in a tumultuous historical context. The opening of the novel introduces us to the bustling horse market in Fécamp, where various characters are gathered. Among them is a mysterious street performer, known as "Mestari Viekassilmä," who orchestrates Jehan's reluctant performance. As Jehan attempts to elicit sympathy from the crowd by claiming noble lineage, he is confronted by a skeptical nobleman, who exposes the deception. The scene sets the stage for Jehan's complicated journey, highlighting his struggles and aspirations as he navigates a world filled with deceit and varying fortunes. The atmosphere is vividly depicted through the vibrant market life, enhancing the historical richness of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71545 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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