Hans of Iceland, Vol. 2 of 2; The Last Day of a Condemned

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

Contributor:

Hesketh-Fleetwood, Peter, Sir, 1801-1866

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hans of Iceland, Vol. 2 of 2; The Last Day of a Condemned" by Victor Hugo is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is set against a backdrop of rebellion in Iceland, focusing on the tumultuous interactions of characters such as Lieutenant Randmer, Captain Lory, and the infamous uprising leader known as Hans of Iceland. The story captures the struggles of loyalty, love, and the harsh realities of war, alongside the personal dilemmas faced by individuals who are caught in the crossfire of social and political upheaval. The opening of "Hans of Iceland" introduces a regiment of musketeers moving through a cold, rugged landscape, marked by the somber moods of its weary soldiers. Lieutenant Randmer attempts to lighten the mood, but his conversation with Captain Lory reveals deep sorrow over personal loss, stemming from the devastation of war and its impacts on relationships. As they traverse the terrain, ominous rumors swirl surrounding the legendary Hans of Iceland, who is feared as a terrifying figure among the rebels. Meanwhile, Ordener Guldenlew grapples with despair in his quest to rescue Ethel, the daughter of a captive, and struggles with the complications that arise in his mission. This establishes a foundation of tension, loyalty, and the haunting consequences of conflict that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-05-01