La San-Felice, Tome 08, Emma Lyonna, tome 4 by Alexandre Dumas
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
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| Title | La San-Felice, Tome 08, Emma Lyonna, tome 4 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La San-Felice, Tome VIII (Emma Lyonna, Tome IV)" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in Naples during a tumultuous period, focusing on themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fragility of life amidst the chaos of civil strife. The central characters, André Backer and his father Simon, find themselves embroiled in a dire situation as they face execution, reflecting the harsh realities of political turmoil. The opening of the story immediately immerses the reader into a scene of tension and impending doom, as two condemned prisoners, André and Simon, are led to their execution amidst their emotional goodbyes. As they embrace and express their final sentiments, a mysterious woman, the Chevalière San-Felice, adds layers of intrigue and emotional complexity to the narrative. The atmosphere darkens as the tragic fate of the two men draws near, marked by the stark contrast between their resigned bravery and the violent clamoring of the mob surrounding them. Their fate intertwines with broader revolutionary conflicts, setting the stage for a gripping tale woven with personal sacrifice and the echoes of tumultuous history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Hamilton, Emma, Lady, 1765-1815 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21017 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 8, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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