Cinq Mars — Volume 5 by Alfred de Vigny

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Author Vigny, Alfred de, 1797-1863
Title Cinq Mars — Volume 5
Note Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary "Cinq Mars — Volume 5" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around Cinq Mars, a young nobleman entangled in political intrigue and personal ambition in France under King Louis XIII. As he grapples with love and a desire for power, the story delves into themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the struggle against tyranny, particularly that of the manipulative Cardinal Richelieu. The beginning of the volume introduces the intense relationship between Cinq Mars and his friend De Thou, who becomes alarmed at Cinq Mars's ambition to engage in treasonous plots that could endanger their country. Cinq Mars reveals his motivations, confessing his love for Marie de Mantua and his desperation to secure a future with her, even at the cost of political instability. As the two friends confront the moral implications of their choices, a conspiracy begins to unfold, foreshadowing conflict and upheaval within the kingdom. The narrative sets a backdrop of impending civil strife, illustrating the personal dilemmas faced by its characters amidst the larger political machinations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
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EBook-No. 3951
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Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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