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100 1 _aCapes, Bernard,
_d1854-1918
245 1 0 _aAdventures of the Comte de la Muette during the Reign of Terror
246 1 _aThe Comte de la Muette
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-12-19
508 _aan anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
520 _a"Adventures of the Comte de la Muette during the Reign of Terror" by Bernard Capes is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, focusing on the life of Jean-Louis, the comte de la Muette, as he navigates the dangers and moral complexities of the Reign of Terror. The main character is shaped by a conflicting world of revolutionary fervor and personal survival, which draws readers into the chaos of a society in upheaval. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jean-Louis, who wakes up in the company of his debauched friend Casimir Bertrand, a political figure caught up in the fervent revolutionary spirit. Their conversation touches on the threats to their safety amid the volatile atmosphere of Paris, where violence is rampant as the revolutionary fervor turns into chaos. The narrative immerses us in the urgency and uncertainty of the era, highlighting the characters' conflicting desires for pleasure, survival, and a sense of morality amidst the horrors of the political landscape. As the story unfolds, themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human condition during tumultuous times begin to emerge, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of life during the Reign of Terror. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS, 1898
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/adventurescomte00capegoog
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69579
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