| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Translator |
Kivimäki, Urho, 1889-1958 |
| Title |
Salaliittolaiset : Romaani Ranskan vallankumouksesta
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Continued by Pakolaiskuningas, #73907.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Salaliittolaiset: Romaani Ranskan vallankumouksesta" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes surrounding the events and personalities of the French Revolution, featuring notable figures such as Marie-Antoinette and General Lafayette, as they navigate the turbulent political landscape of the time. The opening of the novel introduces us to General Lafayette and Count Louis de Bouillé, who arrive to see Queen Marie-Antoinette in her chambers. This moment happens against the backdrop of the escalating tensions of the revolution, where the queen is portrayed as both a royal figure and a woman burdened with emotional strife. As they engage in conversation, the dynamics of power, loyalty, and compassion unfold, foreshadowing the profound challenges and conflicts that will emerge as the story progresses. The interactions set the stage for a rich tapestry of relationships and impending drama central to the narrative's exploration of loyalty and betrayal amidst a historical upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73892 |
| Release Date |
Jun 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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