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Dumas, Alexandre
1802
1870
Dumas, Alexander
Dumas, Alexandre, pere
père, Alexandre Dumas
Frith, Henry
1840
Les frères corses. English
The Corsican Brothers
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Corsican_Brothers
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"The Corsican Brothers" by Alexandre Dumas is a novel written in the early 19th century. This engaging story explores themes of family loyalty, Corsican culture, and the complex bonds between two brothers, Lucien and Louis de Franchi, who are physically identical yet have diverged in their paths due to differing ideologies. The narrative promises to take readers through their lives, exploring the significance of the Vendetta in Corsican society and the impact of their choices on personal honor and familial duty. At the start of the novel, the narrator arrives in Corsica and embarks on an exploratory journey through the island, rich in cultural observations and local customs. He meets Lucien de Franchi, who is preparing to play a crucial role as an arbitrator to end a long-standing Vendetta between two families, which was sparked by a trivial incident involving a chicken. The opening chapters establish a sense of place and introduce the central characters, revealing their contrasting natures as Lucien embraces the traditional Corsican way of life while his brother Louis is pursuing a more modern, Parisian existence. The blend of pathos and humor, along with the hints of supernatural elements in their connection, sets the tone for a compelling exploration of identity, conflict, and reconciliation in a culturally rich setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Vendetta -- Fiction
Brothers -- Fiction
French fiction -- Translations into English
Twins -- Fiction
Corsica (France) -- Fiction
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