TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kraszewski,Józef Ignacy
AU  - Soissons,Count de
TI  - Count Brühl
AV  - PG 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Polish fiction -- Translations into English
KW  - Brühl, Heinrich, Graf von, 1700-1763 -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2011-10-04; Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Count Brühl" by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Henry Brühl, a young page serving at the court of Augustus II of Saxony and Poland, as he navigates the complexities of court life, ambition, and relationships amidst a backdrop of royal hunts, political maneuverings, and personal intrigues.  The opening of the book sets a vivid scene of a successful royal hunt, highlighting the lavishness and social dynamics of 18th-century court life. We are introduced to Brühl, whose beauty and charm win him favor among the nobility, and his friendship with Count Sulkowski, a figure of rising influence. As the narrative unfolds, Brühl grapples with his status and ambitions while encountering a range of characters, from the King himself to the scheming nobility. His journey reflects both the allure and the danger of seeking power in a world filled with rivalry, jealousy, and the ever-present threat of being outmaneuvered by others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37624
ER  -