Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome II. by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
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| Author | Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title | Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome II. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome II" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. This installment continues the adventures of d'Artagnan and his fellow musketeers—Porthos and Aramis—against the backdrop of 17th century France, with a focus on their relationships, the intricacies of court politics under King Louis XIV, and their ongoing battles with rival factions. The opening of this volume introduces scenes of camaraderie and political intrigue, with Porthos and d'Artagnan visiting Aramis, who has become the Bishop of Vannes. As they reconnect, there are hints of deeper political schemes involving the surintendant des finances, M. Fouquet, and his ambitious fortification of Belle-Île. D'Artagnan's arrival is marked by a desire to rekindle old friendships, but a sense of tension lingers as political machinations unfold. The dialogue is rich with wit and underlying tension, setting the stage for the conflicts that will arise around loyalty, ambition, and friendship among these iconic characters. Overall, the opening sets a compelling tone filled with intrigue, humor, and nostalgia, inviting readers into the timeless world of Dumas' classic saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13948 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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