Les Huit Jours du Petit Marquis; Carlos et Cornélius by Jules Claretie
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Claretie, Jules, 1840-1913
French
"Les Huit Jours du Petit Marquis; Carlos et Cornélius" by Jules Claretie is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story centers around the character of the marquis de Beauchamp d'Antignac, an exiled French nobleman navigating life in London after escaping the tumult of the French Revolution. The narrative explores themes of longing, identi...
At the start of the novel, we find the marquis wandering the streets of London on a bleak Sunday in June 1793, lost in his melancholic thoughts of exile and nostalgia for France. The oppressive atmosphere of the city is underscored by his loneliness and financial struggles, as he reflects on missed opportunities and friendships. His encounter with a bouquet seller, a fellow French expatriate named Fanchette, ignites a flicker of hope and companionship amidst his despair. Their budding friendship becomes a vital source of solace, as they share dreams of returning to Paris, despite the continuous reminders of their precarious situation in a foreign land. The opening thus establishes a poignant setting that blends historical context with personal emotion, setting the stage for the characters' intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Barbara Torres
3 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Susan Johnson
3 weeks agoHaving read this twice, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Simply brilliant.
Sarah King
3 months agoAt first glance, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I will be reading more from this author.
Charles Sanchez
1 month agoThis download was worth it since the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I learned so much from this.
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Sandra Jones
5 months agoTo be perfectly clear, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. I'm sending the link to all my friends.