La dame de Monsoreau - Tome 2.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870

Contributor:

Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La dame de Monsoreau - Tome 2" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. This work continues the glamorous and tumultuous saga of its characters set against the backdrop of the French Renaissance, focusing on the intertwining lives of nobility and commoners. The narrative appears to delve into the adventures of Brother Gorenflot and Chicot as they navigate through intrigue, friendship, and the challenges arising from their respective social standings. The opening of the novel introduces us to the character of Brother Gorenflot, who is depicted waking in a state of confusion after a night of heavy drinking and revelry. As Gorenflot grapples with his predicament, he encounters Chicot, who seems to have a keen interest in Gorenflot's drunken escapades, particularly his unintended speeches that may have drawn the ire of influential figures. The narrative sets the tone for a humorous yet adventurous journey as Gorenflot prepares to escape the consequences of his actions, embarking alongside Chicot. Their dynamic hints at further escapades marked by comical misadventures, and the opening builds anticipation for the intermingling of farcical elements with the serious undertones of their historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Dame_de_Monsoreau https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Dame_de_Monsoreau

Release date is 2006-01-01