Les trois pirates (2/2) by Edouard Corbière
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| Author | Corbière, Edouard, 1793-1875 |
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| Title | Les trois pirates (2/2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Les trois pirates" by Édouard Corbière is a fictional novel written in the early 19th century. The story features a character named Captain Tafia, who embarks on a tumultuous maritime adventure amid piracy and the slave trade. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral complexities of life at sea. The opening of the novel sets the stage with Captain Tafia recounting his experiences at sea, particularly an unexpected encounter with a ship captained by his own uncle, which leads to a morally ambiguous situation involving the capture of enslaved people. Tafia’s conversations with his crew and the inner turmoil he faces reveal his conflicting emotions about piracy while navigating the treacherous waters of morality and illegality. The elaborate descriptions and interactions provide insight into Tafia's character and the perilous life of a pirate during this era. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights the harsh realities of maritime life, the complexities of familial ties in the context of piracy, and Tafia’s need to maintain control over his crew and his conscience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58090 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 32 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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