Les mystères du peuple, Tome V by Eugène Sue
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| Author | Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
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| Title |
Les mystères du peuple, Tome V Histoire d'une famille de prolétaires à travers les âges |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Les mystères du peuple, Tome V" by Eugène Sue is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a series that explores the struggles of the proletariat throughout history, focusing on the character Brunehaut, a queen navigating the turbulent politics and social dynamics of her time. The narrative delves into themes of power, ambition, and the impact of personal relationships on broader societal conflicts, thus offering readers a vivid depiction of a significant historical period. At the start of the narrative, Brunehaut is depicted through her luxurious palace, which showcases her opulence and authority. The scene unfolds with the arrival of a Jewish slave trader, Samuel, who presents two young girls for the queen to evaluate as potential slaves. While one girl, Aurélie, is portrayed as fragile and submissive, the other, Blandine, is bold and spirited. The queen engages in a conversation filled with dark humor and underlying cruelty, revealing her intent to use the girl as a concubine for her young grandson, Sigebert. The tension in the queen's court hints at the treachery surrounding her position, especially as political alliances and rebellions brew against her rule, exemplifying the intricate interplay of personal desires and the grander scope of historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39311 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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