| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Translator |
Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938 |
| Title |
Ange Pitou
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Sequel to: Bastiljin valloitus, #54249.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Ange Pitou" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during a pivotal time in French history and revolves around the life of Ange Pitou, a young character caught in the dramatic events leading to the French Revolution. Through his narrative, the book explores themes of love, betrayal, and the shifting social dynamics of the period. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Marie-Antoinette, the queen of France, who is deep in contemplation about the political unrest surrounding her, particularly in light of the recent storming of the Bastille. The opening chapters depict her emotional turmoil as she grapples with personal heartaches and the looming threat to her reign, while also reflecting on the implications of her relationships and the growing dissent among the populace. We see the queen confronting her feelings about loyalty and betrayal, particularly relating to her relationship with Count de Charny and the emerging revolutionary spirit represented by figures like Gilbert, a doctor with whom she has a complicated connection. This intricate interplay of personal and political stakes sets the stage for the unfolding drama that entwines Ange Pitou and the society he inhabits. (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 |
Bastille -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54264 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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