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Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 6, December 1847
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Various
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 6, December 1847" by Various is a periodical publication from the mid-19th century. This volume includes a collection of fiction, poetry, and literary articles, showcasing various writers and their works. The featured story, "Love's Last Supper," unfolds a romantic narrative set in the Provençal era, centered on the noble troubadour Guillaume de Cabestaign and his secret love for Lady Marguerite, while exploring themes of passion, honor, and sacrifice. The opening of "Love's Last Supper" introduces the historical context of chivalry and sentimentality that defined love among troubadours. It focuses on Guillaume de Cabestaign, a troubadour of noble birth yet lacking fortune, who serves Raymond, the Lord of Roussillon. As the story unfolds, Guillaume's artistic talents attract the affection of Lady Marguerite, raising tension surrounding their clandestine romance set against the expectations of nobility. The initial exchanges reveal the purity of their feelings, but also hint at societal constraints, jealousy, and the dangers posed by lurking rivals. The narrative sets the stage for a tragic love story, filled with heartfelt expressions and complex relationships, culminating in the inevitable conflict that accompanies forbidden love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by Google Books.
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2019-02-26
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