Fantômas by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain
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"Fantômas" by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work introduces readers to the enigmatic and elusive criminal mastermind, Fantômas, who embodies the chaos and terror of crime. The story unfolds through the eyes of various characters who discuss and react to the dark deeds associated with this figure, setting the stage for a thrilling tale filled with mystery and suspense. The opening of
the novel presents a conversation among the guests of the Marquise de Langrune as they discuss the identity and nature of Fantômas, an almost mythic figure who seems to be behind numerous crimes without ever being captured. Themes of fear and intrigue arise as the characters ponder the impact of crime in their lives, leading to a discussion that both captivates and unnerves them. The scene is set during a cold winter evening at the Marquise's château, where nuances of danger and fascination weave through the dialogue, hinting at the ominous events that will soon unfold, including the looming shadow of a recent mysterious disappearance linked to Fantômas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Souvestre, Pierre, 1874-1914 |
|---|---|
| Author | Allain, Marcel, 1885-1969 |
| Translator | Metcalfe, Cranstoun, 1866-1939 |
| Title | Fantômas |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Fantômas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27794 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27794-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Last Update | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2612 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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