| Author |
Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883 |
| Title |
Le fils du Soleil (1879)
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Fils_du_Soleil
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Rénald Lévesque
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| Summary |
"Le fils du Soleil" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the mysterious and often perilous landscapes of Patagonia, as it unfolds the adventures of characters entangled in conflict between indigenous peoples and colonial forces. The narrative centers around the four bomberos, brothers on a mission of vengeance against the Aucas tribe, showcasing themes of loyalty, family, and survival in a harsh environment. At the start of the novel, the author paints a vivid picture of the Patagonian landscape, rich with detail about its geography and wildlife, establishing a sense of isolation and danger. A primary character, Sanchez, a gaucho resembling a blend of European and indigenous elements, enters a perilous territory where he encounters his brothers, Quinto, Julian, and Simon. They share their recent struggles against the Aucas, highlighting their mission as bomberos who have dedicated their lives to avenging their family's past atrocities. The opening culminates in a tense assembly of indigenous leaders plotting a significant attack, setting the stage for a gripping conflict between various factions in this captivating tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21124 |
| Release Date |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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