| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Title |
Le capitaine Paul
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Le capitaine Paul" by Alexandre Dumas is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around a young naval officer named Paul who is shrouded in mystery and curiosity as he embarks on adventures that intertwine with themes of honor and loyalty. As Dumas unveils the narrative, we follow Paul along with other characters, including the young count Emmanuel d'Auray, against the backdrop of maritime exploration and intrigue. At the start of the novel, the setting is established in the picturesque town of Port-Louis, where the townsfolk are captivated by a beautiful frigate that has recently appeared in the harbor. Among the curious crowd, the comte Emmanuel stands out for his eager interest in the ship and its enigmatic captain, Paul. Emmanuel soon encounters a young marine officer who reveals details about the ship and its captain, further fueling the intrigue. As they prepare to meet Paul, the opening scenes establish a tone of exploration and introduces the themes of admiration for the sea and the culture of naval life that Dumas will expand upon throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15574 |
| Release Date |
Apr 6, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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