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LoC No.: 10022413

Title: The Blacksmith's Hammer; or, The Peasant Code: A Tale of the Grand Monarch

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Blacksmith's Hammer; or, The Peasant Code: A Tale of the Grand Monarch" by Eugene Sue is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is part of a larger series titled "The Mysteries of the People," which chronicles the lives of a proletarian family throughout various historical events. The opening sets the stage for a narrative centered around the characters of Salaun Lebrenn, a sailor with a rebellious spirit, and his family, while tackling themes of vassalage, social injustice, and personal integrity during the reign of Louis XIV. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Salaun Lebrenn, who recounts his lineage and the struggles of his family under the feudal system in Brittany. The tension mounts as we follow the dramatic events aboard the St. Eloi, a brigantine caught in a fierce storm while carrying distinguished passengers, including Mademoiselle Bertha of Plouernel. The characters' contrasting reactions to the storm reveal their personalities; Bertha stands out for her bravery and philosophical view of life and death. As the narrative unfolds, a powerful undercurrent of dissatisfaction with the ruling class and the burdens placed upon the common people is established, hinting at potential uprisings and conflicts that resonate with the book’s themes of oppression and courage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857

Translator: De Leon, Daniel, 1852-1914

EBook No.: 34987

Published: Jan 17, 2011

Downloads: 168

Language: English

Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 10022413

Title: The Blacksmith's Hammer; or, The Peasant Code: A Tale of the Grand Monarch

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Blacksmith's Hammer; or, The Peasant Code: A Tale of the Grand Monarch" by Eugene Sue is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is part of a larger series titled "The Mysteries of the People," which chronicles the lives of a proletarian family throughout various historical events. The opening sets the stage for a narrative centered around the characters of Salaun Lebrenn, a sailor with a rebellious spirit, and his family, while tackling themes of vassalage, social injustice, and personal integrity during the reign of Louis XIV. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Salaun Lebrenn, who recounts his lineage and the struggles of his family under the feudal system in Brittany. The tension mounts as we follow the dramatic events aboard the St. Eloi, a brigantine caught in a fierce storm while carrying distinguished passengers, including Mademoiselle Bertha of Plouernel. The characters' contrasting reactions to the storm reveal their personalities; Bertha stands out for her bravery and philosophical view of life and death. As the narrative unfolds, a powerful undercurrent of dissatisfaction with the ruling class and the burdens placed upon the common people is established, hinting at potential uprisings and conflicts that resonate with the book’s themes of oppression and courage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857

Translator: De Leon, Daniel, 1852-1914

EBook No.: 34987

Published: Jan 17, 2011

Downloads: 168

Language: English

Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.