Project Gutenberg 2013-02-06 Public domain in the USA. 179 Bourges, Elémir 1852 1925 Bourges, Élémir Bourges, Elemir Le Crépuscule des Dieux Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Cr%C3%A9puscule_des_dieux_(%C3%89l%C3%A9mir_Bourges) Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Le Crépuscule des Dieux" by Elémir Bourges is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the opulent and tumultuous life of Charles d'Este, the Duke of Blankenbourg, as he navigates a grand night of celebration amidst the backdrop of the impending war between Prussia and the Confederate states. The narrative hints at themes of politics, power, and the fragility of status as Charles's realm faces an uncertain future. At the start of the novel, the Duke hosts a lavish celebration for his birthday at his residence in Wendessen. Despite the looming threat of war, the Duke revels in extravagance, showcasing his devotion to luxury and magnificence. The festivities attract a diverse crowd, including nobles and commoners, while the presence of his children—among them Otto and Claribel—underscores the importance of family amidst the chaos. As the gathering unfolds, the jubilance is interrupted by alarming news that the Prussian army has entered his duchy, leading to turmoil and an abrupt end to the celebrations. This dramatic pivot sets the stage for the unfolding complexities of power, loyalty, and the harsh realities faced by those in authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42036/42036-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text FR Littérature Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 540776 2025-08-17T05:51:22.421847 text/html 523773 2024-10-23T13:57:33 text/html 290082 2025-08-17T05:51:28.842816 application/epub+zip 295669 2025-08-17T05:51:23.504819 application/epub+zip 270388 2025-08-17T05:51:22.944841 application/epub+zip 446593 2025-08-17T05:51:33.116758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407178 2025-08-17T05:51:28.112794 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382096 2022-09-19T08:33:05.061138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502115 2025-08-17T05:51:21.802823 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 482156 2024-10-23T13:57:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17330 2025-08-17T05:51:33.298763 application/rdf+xml 12463 2025-08-17T05:51:23.044803 image/jpeg 2378 2025-08-17T05:51:22.995800 image/jpeg 259311 2025-08-17T05:51:22.472893 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 en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia