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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aMcCarthy, Justin H.
_q(Justin Huntly),
_d1860-1936
245 1 0 _aIf I Were King
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508 _aThis eBook was created by Charles Aldarondo
520 _a"If I Were King" by Justin H. McCarthy is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a tavern filled with rogues and vagabonds, centered around the character François Villon, a poet and outlaw who embodies a blend of wit, charm, and rebellious spirit. The story initiates with Villon and his companions navigating the social turmoil of 15th-century France, revealing themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for identity within a corrupt society. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the Fircone Tavern, describing its atmospheric mix of debauchery and camaraderie among its patrons. Villon is introduced as a charismatic figure, expressing his poignant thoughts on love and life through charming yet melancholy songs. As he captivates the crowd with his music, the tension escalates with the arrival of King Louis disguised as a commoner, keen to learn the sentiments of his subjects amidst the brewing unrest. The stage is set for a blend of humor, drama, and romance as Villon's aspirations intertwine with the fate of the kingdom, leading to an exciting adventure that challenges the notions of honor and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVillon, François, 1431-1463 -- Fiction
653 _aFrance -- History -- Louis XI, 1461-1483 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5351
999 _c47382
_d47382