02384cam a22003613u 4500 73947 UtSlPG 20260610134718.0 m cr n 260607r20241925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 Kansanmies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Sequel to Pakolaiskuningas, #73907. Continued by Marseljeesi, #73968. Alexandre Dumas'n historialliset romaanit, 11 Release date is 2024-06-29 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Kansanmies: Romaani Ranskan vallankumouksesta" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of revolution, class struggle, and loyalty during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The narrative begins with tensions between a nobleman, Count Charny, and a peasant named Billot, who embodies the anger of the oppressed against the aristocracy. The opening of the novel introduces a heated confrontation between Billot and Count Charny, highlighting their differing social standings and the underlying resentment Billot feels toward the nobility. Billot recounts his transformation from a loyal subject to a man driven by vengeance due to the injustices he has faced, particularly concerning his daughter. As Billot shares his experiences during the uprising, including the storming of the Bastille and the ensuing chaos, he reveals the growing rift between the monarchy and the people. The atmosphere is charged with emotion as these personal stories intersect with the broader historical events, setting a dramatic stage for the unfolding revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1925 France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction Kivimäki, Urho, 1889-1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73947 114672 114672