Ninety-Three by Victor Hugo

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Author Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Translator Delano, Aline, 1845-
Uniform Title Quatrevingt-treize. English
Title Ninety-Three
Credits Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust - and by Gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France) for the illustrations.)
Summary "Ninety-Three" by Victor Hugo is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the book explores the tumultuous events of 1793, focusing on the effects of civil war in the Vendée region of France. While weaving a complex narrative, it introduces key characters such as Michelle Fléchard, a distressed mother, and a mysterious old man in peasant attire who embodies the tension between loyalty to the monarchy and the revolutionary fervor of the time. At the start of the story, amidst the chaos of the Revolution, a battalion of soldiers is depicted cautiously navigating the treacherous La Saudraie Woods, where they have been deployed to quell resistance. Within this setting, we are introduced to Michelle Fléchard, who is fleeing with her young children after the death of her husband, caught in the crossfire of civil conflict. As the soldiers confront the realities of war, they stumble upon Michelle and her children, leading to a tense yet touching interaction that highlights the human cost of the revolution. This opening portion sets the stage for a broader examination of loyalty, survival, and the moral complexities of war, suggesting an exploration of themes such as sacrifice and the struggle for power. The unfolding narrative promises a blend of action and poignant character exploration as the story weaves through the tumult of its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 49372
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Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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