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Erckmann-Chatrian |
| Title |
The Great Invasion of 1813-14; or, After Leipzig
Being a story of the entry of the allied forces into Alsace and Lorraine, and their march upon Paris after the Battle of Leipzig, called the Battle of the Kings and Nations
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Great Invasion of 1813-14; or, After Leipzig" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This narrative centers around the events leading to the entry of the Allied forces into Alsace and Lorraine following the significant Battle of Leipzig. The story introduces Jean-Claude Hullin, a shoemaker, and his adopted daughter Louise, set against the backdrop of violence and upheaval during a tumultuous period in French history. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Hullin's tranquil life in the village of Charmes, where he reflects on his past military experiences while waiting for news of his betrothed daughter’s fiancé, Gaspard. As winter nears, the characters deal with the foreboding presence of war, illustrated through the arrival of a madman, Yégof, who claims to be a king and signifies the old forces that threaten peace. The opening sets a vivid scene with descriptions of a rustic community preparing for the harsh winter, juxtaposed with the growing tension of impending conflict, effectively immersing readers in the local atmosphere while hinting at broader historical events that loom over their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Invasion of 1814 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58173 |
| Release Date |
Oct 26, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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