Galdemar, Ange 1857-1939 creator Sardou, Victorien 1831-1908 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Robespierre" by Ange Galdemar is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book is based on Victorien Sardou's play and explores the complex life of Maximilien Robespierre, a leading figure of the French Revolution. It delves into themes of power, ambition, and personal sacrifice amid the tumultuous backdrop of revolutionary France, focusing on characters such as Robespierre himself, Monsieur de Pontivy, and Clarisse. The opening of "Robespierre" introduces readers to the Hôtel de Pontivy, where we meet Monsieur de Pontivy as he searches for a lost document important for a secret debate in Parliament. Here, the reader is introduced to his daughter Clarisse, who navigates a sheltered life and shares a complicated relationship with both her father and Robespierre, her father's secretary. The tension rises as it becomes apparent that their lives are entwined through shared ambitions and the unacknowledged consequences of their interactions. The initial chapter sets the stage for the unfolding drama, hinting at themes of love, betrayal, and the heavy burdens of honor and reputation that will develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-09-01 Al Haines Original publication data not identified Robespierre, Maximilien, 1758-1794 -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified 99002238 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71538 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71538 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134644.0 71538