La fée des grèves by Paul Féval
"La fée des grèves" by Paul Féval is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of medieval Brittany, the narrative embarks on a remarkable journey involving elements of folklore, romance, and themes of nobility, treachery, and the supernatural. The story garners its intrigue from the character Reine de Maurever, a beautiful and noble young woman whose life intertwines with an enigmatic fée (fairy) and a series oftragic events surrounding her family’s honor and fortunes. The opening of the novel introduces a vivid and immersive landscape of Brittany, highlighting its shifting terrains and historical significance. We witness a grand cavalcade led by the Duke François of Brittany, journeying towards the Mont-Saint-Michel for a pilgrimage, shrouded in an air of foreboding due to the whispers of treachery surrounding the death of his brother, Gilles. The setting establishes a mystical ambiance with references to the magnificent Mont, its lore, and the mysterious Fée des Grèves. As the procession unfolds, tension rises, revealing a host of characters, including noble ladies like Reine de Maurever and brave knights. The ominous undertones of familial betrayal and the supernatural are established, foreshadowing dramatic conflicts and enchanted encounters that are to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Féval, Paul, 1817-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | La fée des grèves |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_F%C3%A9e_des_gr%C3%A8ves_(roman) |
| Credits | Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits at http://www.ebooksgratuits.com |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Le Mont-Saint-Michel (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mont-Saint-Michel (Abbey : France) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14398 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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