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100 1 _aVigny, Alfred de,
_d1797-1863
245 1 0 _aCinq Mars — Volume 4
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
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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500 _aRelease date is 2003-04-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Cinq Mars — Volume 4" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel set in the early 19th century. This installment focuses on the turbulent political climate surrounding the figure of Cinq Mars, a young nobleman, as he navigates alliances and conflicts amidst the backdrop of France's monarchy, particularly the rivalries involving Cardinal Richelieu and the royal family. The book delves into the complex interplay of power, ambition, and the emerging social unrest in Paris during the Fronde rebellion. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to a scene of chaos and tension in Paris, where the populace is embroiled in unrest due to the political machinations of the time. As riots break out around the Louvre, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the confusion among the citizens and the court's response to the uprising. Key characters, including Cinq Mars and various nobles, are introduced as they discuss their strategies and allegiances in the face of Cardinal Richelieu's declining power. The sense of impending conflict is palpable, with characters like Gaston d'Orleans and the Queen grappling with their positions and the possibility of civil strife. This chaotic atmosphere sets the stage for the unfolding drama of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for control in an unstable France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction
653 _aRichelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3950
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