Morsiuspuku by Alexandre Dumas
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"Morsiuspuku" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. The book revolves around themes of love, loss, and the societal upheaval of the time, following the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on a young girl named Cécile. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the narrative explores the challenges faced by its characters amidst political chaos. The opening of the novel introduces us to
the character Fernande, a prominent actress who is preparing for a role, while absorbed in thoughts about her attire and the upcoming performance. As she sits in her lavish chamber decorated in the style of the period, she is visited by her maid, Cornélie, who mentions a young gentleman named Eugène asking to see her. Their interaction hints at a romantic subplot as Fernande tries to recall who Eugène is. Shortly after, Cécile—a young girl hoping to sell a beautiful wedding gown she made herself—enters the scene, revealing her struggles and aspirations. This introductory section sets the stage for the unfolding stories of the characters, weaving together personal ambitions with the tumultuous historical setting around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Colliander, Gertrud, 1860-1942 |
| Uniform Title | Cécile. Finnish |
| Title | Morsiuspuku |
| Credits | Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Immigrants -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54592 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54592-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 271 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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