| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Title |
Urbain Grandier
Celebrated Crimes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Urbain Grandier" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the life of Urbain Grandier, a priest in the small town of Loudun, who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, jealousy, and persecution stemming from his success and charisma, as well as the accusations made against him regarding moral and religious misconduct. The opening of the book sets the stage for the drama in Loudun, highlighting the fervent anticipation of the townspeople as Grandier returns after a legal victory. Grandier's charm and affluence incite both admiration and envy, especially among rival ecclesiastics who feel threatened by his presence. As the plot unravels, personal vendettas ignite accusations of witchcraft and possession, with Dumas deftly introducing the key characters that will play pivotal roles in the unfolding scandal. The narrative promises a tense exploration of themes such as power, faith, and hypocrisy against the backdrop of a society rife with superstition and scandal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Crime
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2746 |
| Release Date |
Sep 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 27, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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