Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome IV. by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
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Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
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Author | Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
Title | Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome IV. |
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Summary | "Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome IV" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story continues the adventures surrounding the familiar characters from Dumas' earlier works, particularly focusing on Raoul, Vicomte de Bragelonne, and the complex dynamics between loyalty, love, and political intrigue during the reign of Louis XIV. The opening of this volume introduces a pivotal confrontation between the king, Louis XIV, and Athos, the comte de La Fère. Athos seeks the king's consent for the marriage of Raoul and the beloved Mlle de La Vallière, which leads to a tense exchange revealing the king's conflicted emotions regarding La Vallière, whom he secretly loves. Athos's fierce defense of honor and loyalty puts him at odds with the king, culminating in a dramatic showdown that questions the nature of duty and betrayal among friends. The dialogue reveals the deep personal stakes involved, both for Raoul—who grapples with love and heartache—and for Louis, who struggles with jealousy and the burden of monarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | French |
LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Subject | Historical fiction |
Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction |
Subject | Adventure stories |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 13950 |
Release Date | Nov 4, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated | Apr 22, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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