TY  - BOOK
AU  - Vigny,Alfred de
TI  - Cinq Mars — Volume 2
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction
KW  - Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2003-04-01; This etext was produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Cinq Mars — Volume 2" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of power, injustice, and personal vendetta during a time of political turmoil, focusing on the unjust trial and fate of Urbain Grandier, a priest accused of sorcery.  The opening portion of the novel sets an intense and foreboding stage marked by public chaos surrounding a trial that has captivated the populace. The main character, Cinq-Mars, observes the emotional upheaval as a young advocate passionately defends the accused Grandier amidst a backdrop of torture and crowd violence. As tensions rise, Cinq-Mars experiences a profound sense of injustice and bitterness, leading him to act out against the corrupt judges. The narrative unfolds with vivid imagery, highlighting the brutality of the time and the moral struggles of the characters as they confront their fates amidst the stormy political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3948
ER  -