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Title:
Bragelonnen varakreivi eli Muskettisoturien viimeiset urotyöt I
Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XIV:n hovista
Note: Translation of first part of: Le vicomte de Bragelonne.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vicomte_of_Bragelonne:_Ten_Years_Later
Credits: E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Bragelonnen varakreivi eli Muskettisoturien viimeiset urotyöt I" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the court of King Louis XIV of France, following the continued adventures of d'Artagnan and the other characters from Dumas's famed Musketeers series. Central to this volume is the character Raoul de Bragelonne, who becomes embroiled in matters of the heart and courtly intrigue as the king prepares for significant life changes. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a delicate balance of character introduction and scene establishment. Dumas presents a richly described setting: the arrival of a somber Prince Monsieur into Blois, observed indifferently by the townsfolk, kicks off the narrative. Moreover, the focus shifts to the charming interplay between the two young ladies, Mademoiselle de Montalais and Louise, whose lighthearted banter hints at deeper emotions as they discuss correspondence with Raoul. As the plot progresses, the stakes heighten with the impending announcement of the king’s visit, leading to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the courtly preparations. This initial portion deftly interweaves character dynamics with political undercurrents, promising a tale ripe with adventure and romance against a backdrop of tumultuous history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Author: Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
Translator: Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942
EBook No.: 53871
Published: Jan 2, 2017
Downloads: 139
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Bragelonnen varakreivi eli Muskettisoturien viimeiset urotyöt I
Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XIV:n hovista
Note: Translation of first part of: Le vicomte de Bragelonne.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vicomte_of_Bragelonne:_Ten_Years_Later
Credits: E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Bragelonnen varakreivi eli Muskettisoturien viimeiset urotyöt I" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the court of King Louis XIV of France, following the continued adventures of d'Artagnan and the other characters from Dumas's famed Musketeers series. Central to this volume is the character Raoul de Bragelonne, who becomes embroiled in matters of the heart and courtly intrigue as the king prepares for significant life changes. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a delicate balance of character introduction and scene establishment. Dumas presents a richly described setting: the arrival of a somber Prince Monsieur into Blois, observed indifferently by the townsfolk, kicks off the narrative. Moreover, the focus shifts to the charming interplay between the two young ladies, Mademoiselle de Montalais and Louise, whose lighthearted banter hints at deeper emotions as they discuss correspondence with Raoul. As the plot progresses, the stakes heighten with the impending announcement of the king’s visit, leading to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the courtly preparations. This initial portion deftly interweaves character dynamics with political undercurrents, promising a tale ripe with adventure and romance against a backdrop of tumultuous history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Author: Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
Translator: Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942
EBook No.: 53871
Published: Jan 2, 2017
Downloads: 139
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.