Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 473 Dumas, Alexandre 1802 1870 Dumas, Alexander Dumas, Alexandre, pere père, Alexandre Dumas Maquet, Auguste 1813 1888 Chicot the Jester An abridged translation of: "La dame de Monsoreau" Produced by Robert J. Hall and David Widger "Chicot the Jester" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel set in late 16th-century France. The narrative unfolds amidst the intricate politics of King Henri III's court, focusing on the character of Chicot, a witty and unconventional jester, who provides not just comic relief but also poignant insights into the human condition, court intrigues, and the nature of power and deception. The story begins with the wedding festivities of François d'Epinay de St. Luc, highlighting the tension between the king and his subjects, exposing the underlying animosities and rivalries that permeate the royal court. At the start of the tale, festivities at the Hôtel Montmorency are overshadowed by the king’s evident displeasure, particularly toward St. Luc and the delicate political balance around them. As the narrative progresses, we witness a mix of comedic and serious moments involving Chicot's interactions with the king and other noblemen, whose rivalries lead to both social entertainment and sinister undercurrents. With the introduction of the Duc d'Anjou and the involvement of other court figures, the stage is set for dramatic tensions that could erupt into conflict at any moment. St. Luc, along with his new wife, is caught amid the king's whims and the dangerous political atmosphere, establishing a captivating context for the ensuing events and character dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 92.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en France -- History -- Henry III, 1574-1589 -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 1044327 2025-06-03T12:27:27.975522 text/html 1146147 2021-02-26T01:21:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 316573 2021-02-26T01:21:21 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 407690 2025-06-03T12:27:45.898432 application/epub+zip 426486 2025-06-03T12:27:32.499479 application/epub+zip 410649 2025-06-03T12:27:30.481493 application/epub+zip 826638 2025-06-03T12:27:56.234391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 733418 2025-06-03T12:27:44.264427 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 697185 2022-09-04T05:58:31.764991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 829550 2025-06-03T12:27:20.166557 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 829424 2016-11-21T11:28:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 296048 2016-11-21T11:31:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 795053 2014-07-14T10:19:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 291858 2014-07-14T10:27:06 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 795050 2014-07-14T10:19:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291626 2014-07-14T10:27:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 23765 2025-06-03T12:27:56.411392 application/rdf+xml 12719 2025-06-03T12:27:31.143484 image/jpeg 3108 2025-06-03T12:27:30.810484 image/jpeg 382615 2025-06-03T12:27:28.059498 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 fr.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia