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100 1 _aCrébillon, Claude-Prosper Jolyot de,
_d1707-1777
245 1 4 _aThe Amours of Zeokinizul, King of the Kofirans :
_bTranslated from the Arabic of the famous Traveller Krinelbol
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-30
508 _aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Labyrinths, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Amours of Zeokinizul, King of the Kofirans" by Crébillon is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-18th century. This tale unfolds within a fantastical kingdom, the Kofirans, and follows the intriguing life of its titular character, Zeokinizul, as he navigates the treacherous waters of love, power, and political ambition. The book promises a rich tapestry of courtly drama, amorous escapades, and a critical look at monarchy and governance. The opening of the book introduces us to the complex backdrop of the Kofiran kingdom, exploring its history, political structures, and the shifting dynamics of power among its rulers. We learn about the young King Zeokinizul, who inherits a realm plagued by the manipulations of dubious ministers and the burdens of his ancestry. His personal life is set against a backdrop of politicized love affairs, where each romantic engagement bears the weight of potential scandal and societal expectations. The queen, initially devoted yet manipulated by religious fanaticism, inadvertently sows discord, leading to a struggle for Zeokinizul's affection from various women, all while he grapples with his duties as a ruler. This intricate interplay of personal and political tensions effectively sets the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLouis XV, King of France, 1710-1774
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18472
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