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Uniform Title: Alda, the British captive. French
Title: Alda: L'Esclave Bretonne
Credits: Produced by Daniel Fromont
Summary: "Alda: L'Esclave Bretonne" by Agnes Strickland is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around Alda, a young Breton princess who finds herself taken captive by the Romans after a devastating battle against their forces. As she endures the trials and tribulations of slavery, the story delves into themes of identity, oppression, and the search for freedom, particularly as Alda grapples with the loss of her father and her noble status, while being subjected to the whims of her Roman captors. The opening of the novel introduces Alda amid the horrific aftermath of her capture. She watches as her father, Aldogern, is paraded through the streets of Rome, and soon after, she is seized by a Roman patrician, Marcus Lélius, and placed under the control of his daughter, Lélia. Alda’s proud and fiery spirit is immediately pitted against her new circumstances, showcasing her unwillingness to submit to Roman authority. Despite her initial resistance, she finds an unexpected ally in Susanne, a compassionate Jewish convert who becomes a source of comfort and friendship amidst the cruelty of their shared fate. The tone is one of deep emotional struggle as Alda confronts her identity and fate while grappling with her cultural beliefs against the realities of her situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Strickland, Agnes, 1796-1874
Translator: Montanclos, Louise de
EBook No.: 32194
Published: May 1, 2010
Downloads: 85
Language: French
Subject: English fiction -- Translations into French
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Uniform Title: Alda, the British captive. French
Title: Alda: L'Esclave Bretonne
Credits: Produced by Daniel Fromont
Summary: "Alda: L'Esclave Bretonne" by Agnes Strickland is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around Alda, a young Breton princess who finds herself taken captive by the Romans after a devastating battle against their forces. As she endures the trials and tribulations of slavery, the story delves into themes of identity, oppression, and the search for freedom, particularly as Alda grapples with the loss of her father and her noble status, while being subjected to the whims of her Roman captors. The opening of the novel introduces Alda amid the horrific aftermath of her capture. She watches as her father, Aldogern, is paraded through the streets of Rome, and soon after, she is seized by a Roman patrician, Marcus Lélius, and placed under the control of his daughter, Lélia. Alda’s proud and fiery spirit is immediately pitted against her new circumstances, showcasing her unwillingness to submit to Roman authority. Despite her initial resistance, she finds an unexpected ally in Susanne, a compassionate Jewish convert who becomes a source of comfort and friendship amidst the cruelty of their shared fate. The tone is one of deep emotional struggle as Alda confronts her identity and fate while grappling with her cultural beliefs against the realities of her situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Strickland, Agnes, 1796-1874
Translator: Montanclos, Louise de
EBook No.: 32194
Published: May 1, 2010
Downloads: 85
Language: French
Subject: English fiction -- Translations into French
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.