The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty by Dumas
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"The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, focusing on the events surrounding the royal family and the populace's response to their rule. The story introduces several characters, including a locksmith and a gunsmith, who engage in conversations that unveil the revolutionary fervor
and class tensions of the time. The opening of the novel sets the scene in France during the Revolution, highlighting the moment when King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette return to Paris amid rising unrest. Through the eyes of various characters, the text explores their emotions and motivations, painting a vivid picture of life during this significant historical moment. A locksmith and a gunsmith engage over wine, discussing recent events with a mix of camaraderie and tension while suggesting their involvement in the broader narrative of revolution and loyalty. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of the struggles between the monarchy and the people's quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Williams, Henry Llewellyn, 1842- |
| Title | The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42681 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42681-5 |
| Release Date | May 10, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3777 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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