Le capitaine Coutanceau by Emile Gaboriau
"Le capitaine Coutanceau" by Émile Gaboriau is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around Captain Coutanceau, a revered veteran of France's past wars, whose family is intertwined with pivotal events leading to a national crisis. The story probes themes of duty, honor, and the personal sacrifices made during wartime, exploring the generational impact of historical conflicts. The opening of the novel sets the scene in aclose-knit Parisian neighborhood where discussions unfold among friends and family at the Coutanceau household. As the character of Captain Coutanceau is introduced, his rich history and long-standing reputation for bravery are highlighted, bringing to life the emotions surrounding the declaration of war with Prussia. The narrative captures the palpable tension and fervor among the characters, particularly focusing on the young Coutanceau grandsons' eagerness to enlist and fulfill their family's legacy. This introductory glimpse into the family dynamics, historical context, and impending conflict sets the stage for deeper explorations of the personal and societal repercussions of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le capitaine Coutanceau |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images at Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47350 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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