02466cam a22003253u 4500 49409 UtSlPG 20260610134133.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PN Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 27 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-07-10 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 27" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a monthly literary review written in the mid-19th century. This volume features a detailed account of the historical figure Marie Stuart, Queen of Scotland, exploring her life and the tumultuous events surrounding her reign. The text delves into themes of power, betrayal, love, and tragedy, presenting an intriguing portrait of a queen who faced numerous challenges in both her personal and political life. The beginning of the text provides a vivid depiction of the aftermath of the murder of Lord Darnley, Marie Stuart's second husband, and the ensuing chaos in Edinburgh. It presents a dramatic narrative of Marie's emotional turmoil and public humiliation, culminating in her controversial marriage to Bothwell, the prime suspect in Darnley's murder. The opening sets the stage for Marie's tragic downfall, highlighting her struggles against political intrigue, the pressures from both her supporters and enemies, and her eventual imprisonment. With a sense of urgency and tension, the narrative foreshadows the catastrophic events that will unfold in her life, making it a compelling introduction to this historical review. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature -- History and criticism French literature -- History and criticism France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49409 90247 90247