Kuninkaita maanpaossa I by Alphonse Daudet
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"Kuninkaita maanpaossa I" by Alphonse Daudet is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the lives of royal exiles, focusing on the poignant experiences of a family stripped of their power and dignity. Through the character of Queen Frédérique, the story examines themes of loss, resilience, and adaptation to a drastically altered existence. The opening of the novel presents Queen Frédérique, who awakens from a troubled
sleep to find herself in Paris following her family's exile. As she processes her surroundings and reflects on the ruins of Tuileries Palace, she becomes entangled in memories of her former life, filled with joy yet overshadowed by tragedy. The narrative captures her emotional turmoil, as she contemplates her family's struggles amid a vibrant yet foreign Parisian spring, while her husband, the king, appears more carefree, highlighting a contrast between their dispositions. This initial setup establishes a rich context for the exploration of the royal family's challenges as they navigate life in exile. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Leino, Kasimir, 1866-1919 |
| Uniform Title | Les rois en exil. Finnish |
| Title | Kuninkaita maanpaossa I |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 28.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24743 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 250 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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