02214cam a22003133u 4500 3949 UtSlPG 20260610133119.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Vigny, Alfred de, 1797-1863 Cinq Mars — Volume 3 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-04-01 This etext was produced by David Widger "Cinq Mars — Volume 3" by Alfred de Vigny is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. The story focuses on Cinq-Mars, a young nobleman who navigates the tumultuous political and military landscape of France during a siege, where he grapples with personal aspirations and societal expectations. His character is portrayed as passionate and sensitive, reflecting a yearning for excitement and grander purposes beyond the mundane struggles of life. The opening of the third volume introduces Cinq-Mars in a state of agitation, seeking a meaningful challenge to escape his melancholic thoughts. Arriving at the camp during the siege of Perpignan, he participates in an impromptu duel between noblemen, setting the stage for group dynamics and exposing rivalries. The narrative captures the excitement and chaos of military life, as Cinq-Mars and his companions engage the enemy and confront their own internal conflicts amid the action. Key themes of friendship, loyalty, and the critique of ambition emerge as he interacts with fellow soldiers and contemplates his future in a turbulent court, painting a vivid picture of both personal and national stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3949 45995 45995