Project Gutenberg 2004-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 234 Vigny, Alfred de 1797 1863 Vigny, Alfred Victor, comte de De Vigny, Alfred Cinq-Mars This includes all volumes for Cinq-Mars. Produced by David Widger "Cinq-Mars" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of 17th century France, exploring themes of loyalty, ambition, and the intricate dynamics of court life, particularly focusing on the character of Henri d'Effiat, Marquis de Cinq-Mars. As the title character embarks on his journey through a time filled with political intrigue and personal aspirations, the story promises to delve into the conflicts between personal desires and the demands of loyalty to the crown. At the start of "Cinq-Mars," readers are introduced to the picturesque region of Touraine, highlighting its beauty and tranquility, which contrasts sharply with the underlying turmoil in the lives of its inhabitants. The opening chapter captures a poignant family dinner at the chateau of Chaumont, where Henri, preparing to depart for the court, faces mixed emotions from his loved ones, particularly his mother. Amidst the farewells, we witness the impending departure of Cinq-Mars, tinged with a sense of foreboding. The family dynamics are explored, revealing both the bonds of love and the weight of ambition as Henri grapples with his future and the passion he harbors for Marie, the young Duchess de Mantua. As tensions rise, particularly related to court politics and the ominous presence of Cardinal Richelieu, the stage is set for a tale woven with ambition and tragic choices that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 917882 2025-07-02T09:15:39.795040 text/html 952041 2023-03-16T13:24:33 text/html 403957 2025-07-02T09:15:50.484996 application/epub+zip 421519 2025-07-02T09:15:42.854045 application/epub+zip 405814 2025-07-02T09:15:41.582044 application/epub+zip 687567 2025-07-02T09:15:56.447963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 646597 2025-07-02T09:15:49.669993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655088 2022-09-02T12:30:26.666246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 802214 2025-07-02T09:15:38.359107 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 802233 2023-03-16T13:25:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19342 2025-07-02T09:15:56.579980 application/rdf+xml 11761 2025-07-02T09:15:42.094063 image/jpeg 3172 2025-07-02T09:15:41.838092 image/jpeg 307670 2023-03-16T13:27:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 322842 2023-03-16T13:27:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 393368 2025-07-02T09:15:39.859076 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia