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Title: Arthur
Credits: Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues
Summary: "Arthur" by Eugène Sue is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the intertwining lives of various characters, with an emphasis on the mysterious figure of Count Arthur and the tragedy surrounding his household. The opening portions hint at themes of intrigue, love, and loss, captivating readers who are drawn to character-driven narratives steeped in emotion and moral complexity. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, who remains unnamed, recounts a chance encounter that leads him to explore a quaint southern village, drawn by the allure of a country house rumored to be for sale. As he journeys through the picturesque landscape, he learns intriguing tales of previous travelers to the village, notably one ominous story involving a mysterious carriage that never returned. Upon reaching the village, he meets the curé and his sister, who are steeped in sadness related to the house's past. This foreshadows deeper explorations of love and loss and sets the stage for revelations regarding Count Arthur, a character woven into the fabric of the village's tragic history. The sense of curiosity and impending revelations builds a compelling narrative thread that invites readers further into the novel's intricate plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857
EBook No.: 66473
Published: Oct 5, 2021
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Arthur
Credits: Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues
Summary: "Arthur" by Eugène Sue is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the intertwining lives of various characters, with an emphasis on the mysterious figure of Count Arthur and the tragedy surrounding his household. The opening portions hint at themes of intrigue, love, and loss, captivating readers who are drawn to character-driven narratives steeped in emotion and moral complexity. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, who remains unnamed, recounts a chance encounter that leads him to explore a quaint southern village, drawn by the allure of a country house rumored to be for sale. As he journeys through the picturesque landscape, he learns intriguing tales of previous travelers to the village, notably one ominous story involving a mysterious carriage that never returned. Upon reaching the village, he meets the curé and his sister, who are steeped in sadness related to the house's past. This foreshadows deeper explorations of love and loss and sets the stage for revelations regarding Count Arthur, a character woven into the fabric of the village's tragic history. The sense of curiosity and impending revelations builds a compelling narrative thread that invites readers further into the novel's intricate plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857
EBook No.: 66473
Published: Oct 5, 2021
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.