The Branding Needle; or, The Monastery of Charolles by Eugène Sue
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About this eBook
| Author | Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
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| Translator | De Leon, Daniel, 1852-1914 |
| Title |
The Branding Needle; or, The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "The Branding Needle; or, The Monastery of Charolles" by Eugène Sue is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This tale is part of a series titled "The Mysteries of the People" and centers around the Valley of Charolles, a community that stands independent against the political turbulence of its time, particularly against the backdrop of Frankish rule. The narrative includes significant characters such as Loysik, the wise leader of the monastery, and highlights themes of social justice, the struggle for autonomy, and the dynamics of power within the feudal system. The opening of the novel introduces the serene setting of the Valley of Charolles, where the local inhabitants are preparing for a celebratory event marking their settlement's anniversary. As we meet the cheerful characters, notably Fulvia and the old dame Odille, a sense of joy permeates the atmosphere, filled with laughter and camaraderie. However, this tranquility is juxtaposed with the ominous shadow of political strife looming from the outside, as hinted by the arrival of powerful adversaries, including Queen Brunhild and her agents. The chapter sets the stage for an unfolding conflict as Loysik prepares to uphold the community’s rights against the encroaching authority of the church and state, foreshadowing the dramatic events yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- History -- To 987 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brunehaut, Queen, consort of Sigebert, King of Austrasia, 534-613 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33618 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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