| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title |
Monsoreaun kreivitär II: Historiallinen romaani
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| Note |
Translation of part II of: La dame de Monsoreau.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"MonSoreaun kreivitär II: Historiallinen romaani" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book likely explores themes of love, betrayal, and intrigue within a royal court setting, focusing on the dynamics between noble characters. The main character appears to be Monsoreau, a nobleman embroiled in complex relationships and political maneuverings involving a woman he loves and a powerful prince. The opening of the novel introduces a tense dialogue between Monsoreau and the Duke of Anjou, who is angered by past actions connected to a woman named Méridor. The Duke confronts Monsoreau about his feelings for Méridor and the fallout from their complicated relationships. Monsoreau maintains composure while discussing themes of loyalty and love; however, the Duke's anger suggests underlying tensions that lead to conflict. Throughout their exchange, layers of courtly intrigue are revealed, indicating that the story will delve deeper into themes of power and desire as it unfolds. (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 |
France -- History -- Henry III, 1574-1589 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56493 |
| Release Date |
Feb 3, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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