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100 1 _aWilson, Thomas,
_d1832-1902
245 1 0 _aBlue-beard: A Contribution to History and Folk-lore :
_bBeing the history of Gilles de Retz of Brittany, France, who was executed at Nantes in 1440 A.D., and who was the original of Blue-beard in the tales of Mother Goose
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-21
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Blue-beard: A Contribution to History and Folk-lore" by Thomas Wilson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the chilling life of Gilles de Retz, a 15th-century nobleman and one of the most notorious figures in French history, often cited as the inspiration for the legendary character Bluebeard from folkloric tales. The narrative explores his early life, military career, decadence, and ultimately, his heinous crimes, asserting a deeper connection to the longstanding mythos surrounding him. The opening of the text introduces Gilles de Retz as a significant historical figure, detailing his noble lineage, wealth, and military achievements, including his association with Joan of Arc. It paints a vivid picture of his early life, education, and eventual rise to prominence as a Marshal of France, showcasing his initial valor in battle and lavish lifestyle. However, it heralds the transformation of his character as he becomes entangled in darker pursuits, leading to his infamous reputation for abducting and murdering children, which sets the stage for the unfolding tragedy of his life. The meticulous detailing of Gilles's circumstances foreshadows the monstrous revelations that follow, merging history with the eerie folklore of Bluebeard. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarshals -- France -- Biography
653 _aRais, Gilles de, 1404-1440
653 _aCriminals -- France -- Biography
653 _aFrance -- History -- Charles VII, 1422-1461 -- Biography
653 _aBluebeard (Legendary character)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59955
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