Pakolaiskuningas : Romaani Ranskan vallankumouksesta by Alexandre Dumas

"Pakolaiskuningas: Romaani Ranskan vallankumouksesta" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around key figures of the French Revolution, particularly focusing on the character Mirabeau, a political leader deeply involved in the revolutionary changes of his time. The novel captures the tensions, social upheaval, and personal dramas that surrounded this pivotal era in French history. The opening of the book introduces the character Mirabeau as he travels to Argenteuil, a town connected to his family's history. He reflects on his past and his father's legacy while encountering various personalities, including his friend Gilbert. The dialogue reveals Mirabeau's inner struggles and aspirations, highlighting his ambition and complex relationships. As they stop at a historical site related to Mirabeau's family, themes of memory, identity, and societal change begin to emerge, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of the tumultuous period leading up to the revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Translator Kivimäki, Urho, 1889-1958
Title Pakolaiskuningas : Romaani Ranskan vallankumouksesta
Original Publication Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1924.
Note Alexandre Dumas'n historialliset romaanit, 10
Note Continued by Kansanmies, #73947.
Note Sequel to Salaliittolaiset, #73892.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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. 73907
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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