Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 174 McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly) 1860 1936 McCarthy, Justin Huntly M'Carthy, Justin Huntly If I Were King This eBook was created by Charles Aldarondo "If I Were King" by Justin H. McCarthy is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a tavern filled with rogues and vagabonds, centered around the character François Villon, a poet and outlaw who embodies a blend of wit, charm, and rebellious spirit. The story initiates with Villon and his companions navigating the social turmoil of 15th-century France, revealing themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for identity within a corrupt society. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the Fircone Tavern, describing its atmospheric mix of debauchery and camaraderie among its patrons. Villon is introduced as a charismatic figure, expressing his poignant thoughts on love and life through charming yet melancholy songs. As he captivates the crowd with his music, the tension escalates with the arrival of King Louis disguised as a commoner, keen to learn the sentiments of his subjects amidst the brewing unrest. The stage is set for a blend of humor, drama, and romance as Villon's aspirations intertwine with the fate of the kingdom, leading to an exciting adventure that challenges the notions of honor and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Villon, François, 1431-1463 -- Fiction France -- History -- Louis XI, 1461-1483 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels 357385 2025-08-03T04:01:55.453765 text/html 357206 2025-01-09T19:01:57.062260 text/html 200977 2025-08-03T04:02:01.999715 application/epub+zip 205376 2025-08-03T04:01:57.338729 application/epub+zip 205376 2025-08-03T04:01:56.121708 application/epub+zip 365298 2025-08-03T04:02:05.434702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338811 2025-08-03T04:02:01.306676 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 312691 2022-09-03T07:00:39.879514 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314840 2025-08-03T04:01:55.099743 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 309852 2020-12-28T19:40:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17702 2025-08-03T04:02:05.558655 application/rdf+xml 11878 2025-08-03T04:01:56.719715 image/jpeg 3411 2025-08-03T04:01:56.474769 image/jpeg 120241 2020-12-28T19:40:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 196281 2025-08-03T04:01:55.481712 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