Cinq-Mars; ou, Une conjuration sous Louis XIII (Tome 1 of 2) by Alfred de Vigny
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| Author | Vigny, Alfred de, 1797-1863 |
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| Illustrator | Jeanniot, Pierre-Georges, 1848-1934 |
| Title | Cinq-Mars; ou, Une conjuration sous Louis XIII (Tome 1 of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Cinq-Mars; ou, Une conjuration sous Louis XIII" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds during the reign of Louis XIII in France, focusing on themes of ambition, loyalty, and the interplay of historical and fictional narratives. The main character is Henri d'Effiat, marquis de Cinq-Mars, who navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, love, and personal ambition, all while entangled in the powerful machinations of the era. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the lush landscapes of Touraine, where Cinq-Mars prepares to leave for the court, marked by a bittersweet farewell to his homeland and family. The family dinner at the Château de Chaumont hints at the underlying tensions of the time, as characters engage in discussions about loyalty to the king and the changing political landscape under the influence of Cardinal Richelieu. Cinq-Mars's conflicted feelings are brought to the forefront when he shares a heartfelt moment with Marie, a noblewoman, revealing their deep love and aspirations intertwined with political ambitions. The scene sets the stage for Cinq-Mars's journey, burdened with the weight of his heritage and the expectations placed upon him, signaling the complex interplay between personal desire and the broader historical forces at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44198 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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