Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
Translator |
Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934 |
Title |
Lääkärin muistelmia: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista
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Note |
Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Lääkärin muistelmia: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The work explores the intrigues and dynamics of the French court during the reign of King Louis XV through the lens of a mysterious traveler and protagonist who embarks on a journey filled with danger and revelation. Central to the narrative is the character of an unknown man, whose boldness and intellect will lead him into a world of secret societies and conspiracies. At the start of the novel, a traveler arrives in a dark and foreboding forest near the village of Danenfels, preparing himself to enter. He performs several rituals to remove his weapons and confront the unknown dangers that lie ahead. The stage is set for a tense encounter with spectral figures representing a shadowy secret society. As he plunges deeper into the forest accompanied by mysterious voices and the beckoning light, he is led to a ruined castle where he will face trials and unveil the truth about his identity and mission. The opening establishes an atmosphere of suspense and hints at the intertwining of personal destiny with historical upheaval in France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Subject |
Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
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Subject |
Cagliostro, Alessandro, conte di, 1743-1795 -- Fiction
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Subject |
Du Barry, Jeanne Bécu, comtesse, 1743-1793 -- Fiction
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Subject |
France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
54052 |
Release Date |
Jan 25, 2017 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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