| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Translator |
Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934 |
| Title |
Josef Balsamo: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Balsamo
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Josef Balsamo: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intrigues and intrigues of King Louis XV's court, primarily focusing on the enigmatic figure of Josef Balsamo, who is also known as the Count of Cagliostro. Through his adventures, the narrative explores themes of power, ambition, and the shifting dynamics of French society on the brink of revolution. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Gilbert, a young man fleeing from a tumultuous situation as he journeys to Paris in search of a new life. As he wanders through the forests, he reflects on his struggles with poverty and his desire for freedom, while contemplating the ideal of equality he has read about in the works of Jean Jacques Rousseau. His path crosses with a mysterious old man who is knowledgeable about botany and possesses an aura of wisdom. The two engage in a meaningful conversation about life, freedom, and aspirations, revealing Gilbert's ambitious nature and his determination to carve a place for himself in the world. This sets the stage for the unfolding events that intertwine Gilbert with Balsamo and the court's labyrinthine politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Cagliostro, Alessandro, conte di, 1743-1795 -- Fiction
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Du Barry, Jeanne Bécu, comtesse, 1743-1793 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54095 |
| Release Date |
Feb 2, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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