The Quest of Glory by Marjorie Bowen
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| Author | Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952 |
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| Title | The Quest of Glory |
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| Summary | "The Quest of Glory" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the War of the Austrian Succession in the 18th century, the story explores themes of ambition, honor, and the quest for glory through its characters. The narrative follows several French officers, particularly the passionate young lieutenant Georges d’Espagnac, as they navigate the complexities of war, aspirations, and personal relationships while stationed in Prague. The opening of "The Quest of Glory" introduces us to the bleak atmosphere of Prague during a harsh winter siege in December 1742. We meet a group of French officers, each representative of different views on honor and the meaning of glory amidst their mundane and perilous military circumstances. As they share their thoughts, the youthful idealism of Georges d'Espagnac shines through. He is fervently dedicated to the pursuit of glory for France, even as the realities of war weigh heavily on him. The story's initial chapters set the stage for the unfolding drama, emphasizing the struggles and allegiances of the characters in a setting marked by both longing for valor and the bitter hardships of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48767 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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