La San-Felice, Tome 01 by Alexandre Dumas
"La San-Felice, Tome 01" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous events during the Directoire period in France, focusing on the extraordinary characters and occurrences surrounding the conquest of Naples. The narrative hints at various historical figures and the main character, San-Felice, whose tragic fate ties into the complex political and social dynamics of the time. The opening
of the book sets the stage in Naples on a splendid September day in 1798. We are introduced to the lively atmosphere as a royal galley, commanded by Admiral Francesco Caracciolo, sets sail, transporting notable figures including King Ferdinand IV and Queen Marie-Caroline. The narrative hints at various intertwined plots, including the influence of English naval officer Horatio Nelson and the impending challenges faced by the monarchy amidst revolutionary fervor. Amidst this vibrant setting, the backstories of key characters, including the queen and other noble personalities, unfold, hinting at their complexities and foreshadowing the turmoil that will shape their destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
|---|---|
| Title | La San-Felice, Tome 01 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Sanfelice Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_San-Felice |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Hamilton, Emma, Lady, 1765-1815 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17693 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 8, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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