| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Title |
Mathias Sandorf: De Middellandsche Zee
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| Original Publication |
Netherlands: Uitgevers-Maatschappij "Elsevier",1917.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathias_Sandorf
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
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| Summary |
"Mathias Sandorf: De Middellandsche Zee" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure fiction explores themes of revenge, loyalty, and the interconnected lives of its characters in the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea. The narrative centers on several key figures, notably the enigmatic Dr. Antekirrt, and the young engineer Piet Bathory, whose destinies are intertwined by a rich tapestry of intrigue and familial connections. At the start of the novel, the stage is set with the character of Dr. Antekirrt, who is seen corresponding with others while indicating a mystery shrouding his presence on the island of Gravosa. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about Piet Bathory, who is grappling with his identity and aspirations in light of his father's past. The docked vessel, Savarena, becomes a significant locale, hinting at various underlying plots as it remains enigmatic while the seafarers and locals express their curiosity. The tension builds further with mentions of a scheming figure, Silas Toronthal, connected to Bathory's family history, adding layers of suspense as love interests emerge, and intrigue posits a looming confrontation tied to past betrayals and the quest for acknowledgment of wrongs done. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Betrayal -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Retribution -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69576 |
| Release Date |
Dec 19, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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