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100 1 _aKraszewski, Józef Ignacy,
_d1812-1887
245 1 0 _aCount Brühl
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-04
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
520 _a"Count Brühl" by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Henry Brühl, a young page serving at the court of Augustus II of Saxony and Poland, as he navigates the complexities of court life, ambition, and relationships amidst a backdrop of royal hunts, political maneuverings, and personal intrigues. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene of a successful royal hunt, highlighting the lavishness and social dynamics of 18th-century court life. We are introduced to Brühl, whose beauty and charm win him favor among the nobility, and his friendship with Count Sulkowski, a figure of rising influence. As the narrative unfolds, Brühl grapples with his status and ambitions while encountering a range of characters, from the King himself to the scheming nobility. His journey reflects both the allure and the danger of seeking power in a world filled with rivalry, jealousy, and the ever-present threat of being outmaneuvered by others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolish fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aBrühl, Heinrich, Graf von, 1700-1763 -- Fiction
700 1 _aSoissons, Count de,
_d1860-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37624
999 _c78464
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