Mustapukuinen mies : Historiallinen romaani by Stanley John Weyman

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Author Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928
Translator Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942
Uniform Title The man in black. Finnish
Title Mustapukuinen mies : Historiallinen romaani
Original Publication Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1914.
Note Reading ease score: 43.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Mustapukuinen mies: Historiallinen romaani" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in 17th-century France and revolves around Jehan de Bault, a young boy of noble descent who has been kidnapped and is now performing as a street entertainer. The book delves into themes of nobility, identity, and the impact of social class in a tumultuous historical context. The opening of the novel introduces us to the bustling horse market in Fécamp, where various characters are gathered. Among them is a mysterious street performer, known as "Mestari Viekassilmä," who orchestrates Jehan's reluctant performance. As Jehan attempts to elicit sympathy from the crowd by claiming noble lineage, he is confronted by a skeptical nobleman, who exposes the deception. The scene sets the stage for Jehan's complicated journey, highlighting his struggles and aspirations as he navigates a world filled with deceit and varying fortunes. The atmosphere is vividly depicted through the vibrant market life, enhancing the historical richness of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71545
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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