Prince Zilah — Volume 1 by Jules Claretie

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Author Claretie, Jules, 1840-1913
Title Prince Zilah — Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary "Prince Zilah — Volume 1" by Jules Claretie is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Prince Andras Zilah, a Hungarian nobleman who is preparing to marry Marsa Laszlo, a young woman of mixed descent with a complex family history. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the juxtaposition of personal happiness against the backdrop of national strife and cultural heritage. At the start of the book, we witness a celebratory betrothal fête hosted by Prince Andras on a decorated steamer in Paris. As guests arrive, including prominent figures from various backgrounds, the vibrant atmosphere is contrasted by the prince's reflections on his own past, patriotism, and the burden of his family's history. Among the guests, Marsa, the bride-to-be, is introduced, alongside various societal figures that highlight the cultural melting pot of Paris at the time. The narrative unfolds the significance of Andras’s relationship with Marsa while hinting at external tensions, including his friend Michel Menko's presence, whose complicated feelings toward Marsa introduce additional layers of intrigue. The opening chapters effectively set the stage for exploring deeper emotional and social dynamics against the rich historical context of Hungary's struggles for independence and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 3927
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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