Les cavaliers de la nuit, deuxième partie (t. 3/4) by Ponson du Terrail
"Les cavaliers de la nuit, deuxième partie (t. 3/4)" by Ponson du Terrail is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Spanish court, delving into the lives and rivalries among noblemen, particularly focusing on characters such as don Paëz and don Fernand de Valer. Themes of ambition, rivalry, and the tension between cultures converge as these characters vie for the affections ofthe infante Juanita and navigate the intricacies of court politics. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to don Paëz, a colonel in the Spanish guards, who is preparing for a significant event involving the infante Juanita. As he adorns himself for the occasion, the atmosphere is charged with tension due to his rivalry with don Fernand, a wealthy and charismatic young nobleman of Moorish descent. Their competition is not just for the infante's affection but also reflects deeper cultural and social conflicts, particularly regarding their identities amidst the shifting dynamics of power in Spain. This opening portion sets the stage for a larger narrative involving loyalty, ambition, and the intricate dance of attraction and enmity in a vividly depicted historical setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ponson du Terrail, 1829-1871 |
|---|---|
| Title | Les cavaliers de la nuit, deuxième partie (t. 3/4) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47802 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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