Kapina by Honoré de Balzac
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"Kapina" by Honoré de Balzac is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set during a tumultuous period of the French Revolution, focusing on the lives of characters caught in the conflict surrounding the "Chouans," a group of royalist insurgents in Brittany. The story introduces several key characters, including the young and valiant Marquis de Montauran and the enchanting Marie de Verneuil, as they navigate the challenges
of loyalty and betrayal amidst the chaos of war. The opening of the novel sets the scene in late September 1799, as groups of peasants and townsfolk journey towards Mayenne. Balzac vividly describes their varied appearances and backgrounds, highlighting the stark contrast between the rural populace and the urban dwellers among them. The atmosphere is thick with tension and anticipation of conflict, as the narrative hints at greater dangers lying ahead in the unfolding struggle against the Chouans. From the very start, the story immerses readers in the intricate political and social landscape of revolutionary France, foreshadowing the complex interactions and fierce rivalries that will define the characters' fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Hahl, Jalmari, 1869-1929 |
| Uniform Title | Les Chouans. Finnish |
| Title | Kapina |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Chouans -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52711 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 386 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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