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Title: Le gibet

Credits: Produced by Rénald Lévesque

Summary: "Le gibet" by H. Emile Chevalier is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative appears to unfold in a context marked by the intense social and political upheaval surrounding the abolition of slavery in America. The central characters include Edwin Coppie, a committed abolitionist, and Rebecca Sherrington, his fiancée, who is torn between her familial loyalty and her feelings for Edwin. The opening of "Le gibet" introduces us to a tense interaction between Edwin and Rebecca, set against the backdrop of the abolitionist movement. Edwin has just returned from a mission to help runaway slaves escape to Canada, which puts him at odds with Rebecca, whose family holds strong pro-slavery beliefs. As Edwin grapples with the implications of his actions and the stark contrast between his ideals and the prejudices of Rebecca’s family, the narrative hints at the personal and societal conflicts that will unfold throughout the book. Their discourse reveals the emotional turmoil sparked by the political climate, setting the stage for deeper themes of love, loyalty, and the fight against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Chevalier, H. Emile (Henri Emile), 1828-1879

EBook No.: 18404

Published: May 16, 2006

Downloads: 56

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Le gibet

Credits: Produced by Rénald Lévesque

Summary: "Le gibet" by H. Emile Chevalier is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative appears to unfold in a context marked by the intense social and political upheaval surrounding the abolition of slavery in America. The central characters include Edwin Coppie, a committed abolitionist, and Rebecca Sherrington, his fiancée, who is torn between her familial loyalty and her feelings for Edwin. The opening of "Le gibet" introduces us to a tense interaction between Edwin and Rebecca, set against the backdrop of the abolitionist movement. Edwin has just returned from a mission to help runaway slaves escape to Canada, which puts him at odds with Rebecca, whose family holds strong pro-slavery beliefs. As Edwin grapples with the implications of his actions and the stark contrast between his ideals and the prejudices of Rebecca’s family, the narrative hints at the personal and societal conflicts that will unfold throughout the book. Their discourse reveals the emotional turmoil sparked by the political climate, setting the stage for deeper themes of love, loyalty, and the fight against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Chevalier, H. Emile (Henri Emile), 1828-1879

EBook No.: 18404

Published: May 16, 2006

Downloads: 56

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.