L'avaleur de sabres by Paul Féval
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"L'avaleur de sabres" by Paul Féval is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces a colorful cast of characters present at a fair, particularly focusing on Saladin, a young boy with the rare talent of sword swallowing, and his life influenced by his parents and the peculiar entertainment circuit of the fair. The lively setting showcases the struggles and intrigues of life among the performers, revealing a vivid
tableau of aspirations, mischief, and the stark contrasts between hope and despair in Parisian society. The opening of "L'avaleur de sabres" immerses readers into the bustling environment of the Fair of Gingerbread, where a motley group of performers, including musicians and circus acts, seek to entertain and draw crowds. Saladin, who is the son of a disheveled but charismatic troupe, possesses an innate talent for impressing audiences through his sword swallowing act. However, his journey is complicated by his relationships with his father, Similor, a questionable figure of questionable morals, and Échalot, the kind-hearted former pharmacist who cares for him. Amidst bouts of laughter and criticism, Saladin grapples with his identity, ambitions, and the complexities of the world surrounding him, foreshadowing a narrative filled with both whimsy and darker undercurrents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Féval, Paul, 1817-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title |
L'avaleur de sabres Les Habits Noirs Tome VI |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). 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. | 19920 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19920-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 507 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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