Le Négrier, Vol. II by Edouard Corbière
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"Le Négrier, Vol. II" by Edouard Corbière is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Léonard, a young man yearning for adventure at sea, torn between his family ties and a longing for the thrill of piracy. The plot delves into themes of youthful exuberance, romance, and the camaraderie of sailors against a backdrop of maritime exploits. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to
Léonard, who is restless and dissatisfied with his life on land. A letter from Rosalie, a love interest, prompts him to leave his home and embark on a new adventure with his friend Ivon. The pair set their sights on becoming crew members of a small corsair named "Le Vert-de-Gris." Their journey evinces Léonard's impatience for the pirate life, highlighting his admiration for the daring exploits of seasoned corsairs, and revealing the love and jealousy that complicate his relationship with Rosalie. The opening sets an engaging stage for a tale rife with adventure, camaraderie, and the adventures that define a sailor's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Corbière, Edouard, 1793-1875 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Le Négrier, Vol. II Aventures de mer |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, beth133 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: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Slave trade -- Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | West Indies, French -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17715 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 294 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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