The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
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| Author | Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title | The Vicomte de Bragelonne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Project Gutenberg has more than one edition of this eBook: #18997 (Illustrated HTML file) #2609 (Plain HTML file) Also a commentary on the novel: #3010 |
| Credits | John Bursey and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Vicomte de Bragelonne" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century, recognized as the final volume in the D'Artagnan series, which chronicles the adventures of a young musketeer and his friends. Set in the context of the early reign of Louis XIV, the story revolves around themes of fidelity, love, and ambition, highlighting characters such as D’Artagnan, Raoul de Bragelonne, and various members of the French court as they navigate complex relationships and political intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the aftermath of a royal hunting expedition, showcasing the melancholic figure of Monsieur, brother to the king, in stark contrast to the lively backdrop of Blois as preparations commence for the arrival of Louis XIV. We meet Raoul de Bragelonne, who has recently served the prince and carries messages that intertwine both duty and personal longing. As Raoul's interactions unfold with Mademoiselle de la Valliere and his arrival at his father's estate become evident, the groundwork is laid for the interplay of romance and loyalty against the backdrop of political upheaval. This portion also teases future developments, including suspenseful encounters and the contrast between courtly life and personal desires, setting a rich stage for the ensuing narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2609 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 342 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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