| Author |
Stahl, P.-J., 1814-1886 |
| Author |
Vovchok, Marko, 1834-1907 |
| Engraver |
Pannemaker, François, 1822-1900 |
| Illustrator |
Schuler, Théophile, 1821-1878 |
| Title |
Maroussia
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| Original Publication |
France: J. Hetzel et Cie,1880.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Maroussia" by P.-J. Stahl is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in Ukraine, it draws on legends and historical contexts to explore the lives of its characters, with a focus on the titular character, Maroussia, and her family. The narrative delves into themes of heroism, friendship, and the struggle for independence amidst turmoil. The opening of "Maroussia" sets the scene in a picturesque corner of Ukraine, where the Cossack Danilo Tchabane lives with his family. It introduces the socio-political backdrop of the time, depicting the tension between the Ukrainians and their Russian and Polish neighbors, indicating the historical struggles of the region. As the story unfolds, we are introduced to a gathering in Danilo's home, where friends discuss current troubles, highlighting the shared anxiety of war. Amidst this turmoil, we meet Maroussia, whose bravery and cleverness will soon come into play in response to the unfolding conflict and the subsequent arrival of an unknown traveler seeking refuge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Ukraine -- History -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69301 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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