L'alouette du casque; ou, Victoria, la mère des camps by Eugène Sue
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"L'alouette du casque; ou, Victoria, la mère des camps" by Eugène Sue is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This narrative is part of a larger work called "Les Mystères du peuple," encompassing the saga of a typical family of the proletariat throughout history. The story appears to center around the character Scanvoch, a descendant of a liberated Gaul, as he recounts the struggles against Roman oppression and the important
role of Victoria, his sister of milk, who gains a position of power within Gaul. The opening of the novel introduces Scanvoch as a descendant of a lineage that has faced seven generations of slavery before reclaiming their freedom. Through his reflections, we learn about the family's storied past, linking them to significant historical events and figures in Gaulish history. As Scanvoch prepares for a military expedition, he acknowledges the influence of Victoria, the "mother of the camps," highlighting her importance as a leader and matriarch amidst ongoing conflicts with both Romans and Franks. The passage sets the tone for an epic tale of heroism, family legacy, and the struggle for freedom as characters navigate the complexities of their shared history and forthcoming challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
|---|---|
| Title | L'alouette du casque; ou, Victoria, la mère des camps |
| Credits | Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits (Walter, Michèle, Coolmicro and Fred); this text is also available at www.ebooksgratuits.com |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16851 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16851-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 362 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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