Mémoires de Mr. d'Artagnan by Gatien Courtilz de Sandras
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"Mémoires de Mr. d'Artagnan" by Gatien Courtilz de Sandras is a historical account written in the late 17th century. The book recounts the life and adventures of d'Artagnan, a young Gascon gentleman who aspires to join the King's Musketeers, amid the political intrigues and social challenges of his time. This foundational narrative presents themes of honor, bravery, and the complexities of friendship within the context of loyalty to the king and nation.
The opening of this work sets the stage for d'Artagnan's journey, introducing readers to his humble beginnings and experiences as a young man filled with ambition. Despite his noble lineage, he is destitute and eagerly sets out for Paris, motivated by the stories of those who have found fortune and glory in the King's service. Encountering challenges from the start, he faces an altercation that results in a humiliating defeat, hinting at the trials ahead as he navigates the perilous world of 17th-century French society while seeking to prove his worth. Active discussions about dueling and honor unfold, establishing an exciting narrative that will capture the interest of those intrigued by tales of adventure and valor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Courtilz de Sandras, Gatien, 1644-1712 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mémoires de Mr. d'Artagnan |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 |
| Subject | Artagnan, Charles de Batz-Castelmore, comte d', 1613?-1673 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27878 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27878-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 528 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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