Les mystères du peuple, tome I by Eugène Sue
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| Author | Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
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| Title |
Les mystères du peuple, tome I Histoire d'une famille de prolétaires à travers les âges |
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| Summary | "Les mystères du peuple, tome I" by Eugène Sue is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores the lives of the working class (proletariat) through the ages, focusing on a central family, the Lebrenn family, and their struggles and experiences against the backdrop of significant social and political upheavals. The story melds elements of history with social commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the past evils and injustices encountered by the common people. The opening of the novel introduces us to Marik Lebrenn, a Breton cloth merchant in Paris, and his shop sign, "À l'Épée de Brennus." The narrative is set against the backdrop of political agitation in February 1848, leading to the Revolution of 1848 in France. We meet Gildas Pakou, a young and naïve shop attendant, and Jeanike, a charming servant, as they discuss their observations of mysterious happenings in their employer's shop and the concerning presence of a military figure, Colonel Gontran de Plouernel. This establishes a sense of intrigue, hinting at the intertwining of personal lives with larger socio-political tensions, as Gildas recounts a haunting tale about ancient monks, setting an ominous tone for the unfolding story. The chapter concludes with a sense of foreboding as the characters become aware of the implications of their societal roles amidst the chaos of their times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27843 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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