| Author |
Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
| Translator |
De Leon, Daniel, 1852-1914 |
| LoC No. |
08015329
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| Title |
The Poniard's Hilt; Or, Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chuck Greif and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/)
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| Summary |
"The Poniard's Hilt; Or, Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres" by Eugene Sue is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work is part of Sue's broader series, "The Mysteries of the People," which chronicles the struggles of a proletarian family throughout history. The story tackles themes of rebellion, oppression, and the plight of the common people during the turbulent times of early feudalism, with the focus on the characters Karadeucq and Ronan as they navigate a world filled with threats from the ruling class and magical folklore. At the start of the narrative, we meet Araim, a 77-year-old man reflecting on his family's history and the weight of societal changes under the rule of the Franks. His innocent grandson Karadeucq, imbued with youthful courage, dreams of joining the Bagauders, a group resisting Frankish oppression. Following dire forewarnings about the Korrigans—mischievous fairies—and the ominous arrival of a peddler, the narrative heightens tension as Karadeucq embarks on an adventure, ultimately leaving home to confront injustices rather than living an obscure life like his ancestors. The opening sets up a compelling blend of familial legacy, personal ambition, and the harsh realities of existence under foreign rule, inviting readers into a rich tapestry of historical drama and fantasy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
France -- History -- To 987 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31782 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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