Cinq Mars — Volume 1 by Alfred de Vigny
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"Cinq Mars — Volume 1" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel written in the early 19th century, notable for its romantic and dramatic elements. The narrative centers around Henri d'Effiat, Marquis de Cinq-Mars, as he navigates the complex political landscape of 17th-century France. This period is marked by the looming influence of Cardinal Richelieu and the tensions between nobility and power, setting the stage for a tale filled with ambition,
love, and the clash between personal desire and duty. The opening of the novel introduces the serene and picturesque region of Touraine, where the story begins on a June day in 1639. As the Marechale d'Effiat and her household engage in preparations for a departure, the somber emotions of loss and foreboding pervade the atmosphere, particularly influenced by the recent death of the Marechal. Cinq-Mars prepares to leave for the court, stirred by his love for the Ducal Princess and the ambition of ascension in the royal hierarchy, while familial bonds and societal expectations weigh heavily on him. The chapter vividly paints the contrasts between nature’s beauty and the characters’ inner turmoils, foreshadowing the turbulent journey ahead for Cinq-Mars and those intertwined with his fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Vigny, Alfred de, 1797-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cinq Mars — Volume 1 |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3947 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03947-3 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 432 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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