| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Translator |
Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942 |
| Uniform Title |
Le chevalier d'Harmental. Finnish
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| Title |
Ritari d'Harmental: Historiallinen romaani holhoushallituksen ajoilta
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto,1923,reprint 1967.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 32.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Ritari d'Harmental: Historiallinen romaani holhoushallituksen ajoilta" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures and social intrigues involving a young nobleman, chevalier Raoul d'Harmental, set against the backdrop of early 18th-century France. Themes of honor, romance, and the complexities of aristocratic life take center stage as various characters navigate love, duels, and political machinations. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to chevalier d'Harmental, who finds himself embroiled in a duel initiated by his friend, Chevalier Raoul d'Harmental. Just prior to the duel, d'Harmental encounters Captain Roquefinette, who becomes a key ally. Detailed descriptions of the characters' appearances and their initial interactions set a vivid picture of the societal expectations and norms of the period. As the story unfolds, d'Harmental's motivations and relationships, particularly involving his love life, are hinted at, establishing a foundation for the conflicts and challenges he will face as he navigates both personal and external battles in a society defined by rank and prestige. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Orléans, Philippe, duc d', 1674-1723 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Cellamare Conspiracy, 1718 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67340 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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