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Aicard, Jean
1848
1921
Aicard, Jean François Victor
Aicard, Jean Francois Victor
Le fameux chevalier Gaspard de Besse : $b ses dernières aventures
$aParis :$bErnest Flammarion, $c1919.
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"Le fameux chevalier Gaspard de Besse : ses dernières aventures" by Jean Aicard is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Gaspard de Besse, a bandit of noble intentions, as he contemplates his past and future while imprisoned, seeking both redemption and escape. The narrative promises to explore themes of social justice and morality through the lens of Gaspard's adventures and interactions with various characters. The opening portion introduces Gaspard as he reflects on his life in a dark prison cell, where he passes time reading and contemplating his circumstances. We learn that he views his criminal acts as a means of achieving justice for the oppressed, despite the moral conflicts that arise from his position as a thief. Gaspard is gradually painted as a complex character with noble aspirations in the harsh reality of life, while he also interacts with his fellow prisoners and contemplates his love for a noblewoman, all while plotting his escape. The stage is set for his adventures that intertwine personal redemption and societal critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k113282c
20220416041725aicard
1919
FR
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Historical fiction
Brigands and robbers -- Fiction
Provence (France) -- Fiction
Bouis, Gaspard, 1757-1781 -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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