Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 1/3 by G. P. R. James
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| Author | James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 |
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| Title | Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 1/3 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 1/3" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is centered around Cardinal Richelieu, exploring the tumultuous political landscape of France during the latter years of Louis XIII's reign. As the story unfolds, it delves into themes of power, ambition, and the intricate dynamics between key figures in the court, highlighting Richelieu's rise to power amidst conflict. The opening of the novel sets up the narrative by introducing the historical context of the time, detailing the political intrigues that led to the Cardinal's dominance and the challenges he faced. It begins amidst the chaos of civil war and personal ambitions, focusing on key players like Louis XIII, Mary de Medicis, and Richelieu himself, while hinting at the struggles that would ensue. The story quickly transitions to a forest scene, where a wounded young count, Claude de Blenau, is introduced following an ambush coordinated against him. This encounter between highborn characters and lower-class figures like the woodman, Philip, establishes the multi-layered social dynamics that characterizes the narrative, drawing readers into a world fraught with danger, deception, and the quest for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44252 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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