Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome III. by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
"Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome III" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The book continues the adventures of d'Artagnan and his companions, weaving a tale set against the backdrop of the court of Louis XIV, as it explores themes of love, jealousy, and power dynamics among the nobility. The beginning of this volume introduces a complex interplay of emotions and relationships at the
royal court. The king, Louis XIV, is depicted grappling with feelings of jealousy and humiliation after experiencing a public prank involving a young lady of the court, La Vallière. The narrative reveals Madame's clever manipulation of courtly matters, showcasing the shifting loyalties and rivalries between characters such as Louis, La Vallière, and Madame. Tension builds as the king confronts La Vallière, culminating in a passionate exchange that hints at deeper affections and consequences for their furtive romance, while simultaneously foreshadowing the political intrigues that will shape the future of the court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
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| Author | Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title | Le vicomte de Bragelonne, Tome III. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vicomte_of_Bragelonne:_Ten_Years_Later Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Vicomte_de_Bragelonne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| 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. | 13949 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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