Het Stoomhuis: De IJzeren Reus (1/2) by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Title Het Stoomhuis: De IJzeren Reus (1/2)
Note Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Translation of La maison à vapeur (v. 1).
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Het Stoomhuis: De IJzeren Reus" by Jules Verne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of British colonial India around the time of the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857, reflecting on the tumultuous events of that period. It intertwines the lives of key characters such as the fakir and the nabob Dandou-Pant, exploring themes of betrayal, revenge, and the pursuit of justice amidst chaos. The opening of the narrative introduces a tension-filled atmosphere in Aurungabad, where a proclamation promises a significant reward for the capture of the infamous nabob, Dandou-Pant. The story centers around the fakir, who, unlike others drawn by the bounty, displays a calculated indifference as he moves through the crowds discussing rumors of the nabob's whereabouts. As the intrigue unfolds, the reader is immediately drawn into a world where deception reigns and the stakes are life and death, paving the way for a gripping tale steeped in adventure and suspense. The initial chapters set the stage for the complexities of human motivations against the backdrop of broader historical conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject British -- India -- Fiction
Subject Mutiny -- India -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33075
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Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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