02165cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000053001122450019001652640051001843000047002353360026002823370026003083380036003345000031003705080048004015201226004495340045016756530045017206530056017658560042018215351UtSlPG20260610133137.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMcCarthy, Justin H.q(Justin Huntly),d1860-193610aIf I Were King 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aThis eBook was created by Charles Aldarondo  a"If I Were King" by Justin H. McCarthy is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a tavern filled with rogues and vagabonds, centered around the character François Villon, a poet and outlaw who embodies a blend of wit, charm, and rebellious spirit. The story initiates with Villon and his companions navigating the social turmoil of 15th-century France, revealing themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for identity within a corrupt society.  The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the Fircone Tavern, describing its atmospheric mix of debauchery and camaraderie among its patrons. Villon is introduced as a charismatic figure, expressing his poignant thoughts on love and life through charming yet melancholy songs. As he captivates the crowd with his music, the tension escalates with the arrival of King Louis disguised as a commoner, keen to learn the sentiments of his subjects amidst the brewing unrest. The stage is set for a blend of humor, drama, and romance as Villon's aspirations intertwine with the fate of the kingdom, leading to an exciting adventure that challenges the notions of honor and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVillon, François, 1431-1463 -- Fiction  aFrance -- History -- Louis XI, 1461-1483 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5351