The Pilgrim's Shell; Or, Fergan the Quarryman: A Tale from the Feudal Times by Sue
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| Author | Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
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| Translator | De Leon, Daniel, 1852-1914 |
| Title | The Pilgrim's Shell; Or, Fergan the Quarryman: A Tale from the Feudal Times |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Pilgrim's Shell; Or, Fergan the Quarryman: A Tale from the Feudal Times" by Eugene Sue is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book depicts the harsh realities of feudal society through the experiences of its main character, Fergan, a quarryman who embodies the struggles of the working class against oppressors. The story delves into themes of serfdom, class struggle, and the injustices inflicted upon the underprivileged during a time marked by cruelty and exploitation. The opening of the narrative introduces a dire scenario in the village of Plouernel, where the serfs are living in fear under the oppressive rule of Garin the Serf-eater, the bailiff of the cruel Count Neroweg VI. The villagers gather around the bailiff, who imposes an additional tax, exacerbating their suffering. As despair sweeps through the crowd, they long for Fergan, known for his courage and defiant spirit. Meanwhile, we are introduced to Fergan's personal crisis—his son, Colombaik, has gone missing, and he feels compelled to confront the dangers of the castle to rescue him, setting the stage for both personal and collective resistance against tyranny. This initial portion establishes a rich and dark backdrop of feudal injustices, foreshadowing both a struggle for survival and the quest for liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Feudalism -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34531 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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