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_aYonge, Charlotte M. _q(Charlotte Mary), _d1823-1901 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Modern Telemachus |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-07-01 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the 1889 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"A Modern Telemachus" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the early 18th century, focusing on the journey of Madame la Comtesse de Bourke and her children as they travel to reunite with her husband, who has been appointed Ambassador to Sweden. The narrative weaves themes of adventure, family, and historical context, particularly related to the Jacobite movement and various European intrigues. The opening of the book introduces us to the characters and sets the stage for their journey. We meet the Comtesse de Bourke and her children, Ulick (Ulysse) and Estelle, who are excited yet anxious about their adventure. The children's lively dialogue illustrates their innocence and curiosity about the world. The setting alternates between the Tuileries Gardens in Paris and the preparations for their journey, hinting at the challenges they will face ahead, particularly in light of the tumultuous political landscape of the time. As the Comtesse prepares for their trip, it becomes clear that this journey will not only be physically challenging but also fraught with emotional strains, as she must leave her youngest son behind and face the uncertainty of the road ahead, foreshadowing the dangers that loom in the remarkable journey they are about to undertake. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSea stories | ||
| 653 | _aShipwrecks -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAlgeria -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aKidnapping victims -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction, English | ||
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_aHennessy, William John, _d1839-1917 |
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