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Title: L'archipel en feu
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Archipelago_on_Fire Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Archipel_en_feu
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Summary: "L'archipel en feu" by Jules Verne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule, centering around Nicolas Starkos, a pirate captain with deep roots in the region, as well as the fierce and determined Andronika Starkos, his mother, who is committed to the struggle for freedom. The narrative weaves themes of conflict, loyalty, and identity against the backdrop of turbulent historical events. The opening of the novel introduces a setting steeped in the rich geography of the southern Peloponnese, where Starkos navigates the treacherous waters of the region. As a merchant vessel approaches the port of Vitylo, local pirates express their eagerness to seize the opportunity for plunder. Meanwhile, we learn about the local inhabitants' mixed perspectives on freedom and their ongoing struggle against both Turkish rule and the waves of anarchic piracy threatening their shores. The arrival of Starkos raises the stakes of the narrative, as he grapples with his past and turbulent ties to both his homeland and its struggles for independence. The stage is set for an epic tale of adventure, conflict, and the search for belonging amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
EBook No.: 17660
Published: Feb 1, 2006
Downloads: 99
Language: French
Subject: Pirates -- Fiction
Subject: Greece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829 -- Fiction
Subject: Slave traders -- Fiction
Subject: Navies -- Officers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: L'archipel en feu
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Archipelago_on_Fire Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Archipel_en_feu
Credits: Produced by Ebooks Libres et Gratuits; this text is also available in multiple formats at www.ebooksgratuits.com
Summary: "L'archipel en feu" by Jules Verne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule, centering around Nicolas Starkos, a pirate captain with deep roots in the region, as well as the fierce and determined Andronika Starkos, his mother, who is committed to the struggle for freedom. The narrative weaves themes of conflict, loyalty, and identity against the backdrop of turbulent historical events. The opening of the novel introduces a setting steeped in the rich geography of the southern Peloponnese, where Starkos navigates the treacherous waters of the region. As a merchant vessel approaches the port of Vitylo, local pirates express their eagerness to seize the opportunity for plunder. Meanwhile, we learn about the local inhabitants' mixed perspectives on freedom and their ongoing struggle against both Turkish rule and the waves of anarchic piracy threatening their shores. The arrival of Starkos raises the stakes of the narrative, as he grapples with his past and turbulent ties to both his homeland and its struggles for independence. The stage is set for an epic tale of adventure, conflict, and the search for belonging amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
EBook No.: 17660
Published: Feb 1, 2006
Downloads: 99
Language: French
Subject: Pirates -- Fiction
Subject: Greece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829 -- Fiction
Subject: Slave traders -- Fiction
Subject: Navies -- Officers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.