Le Banian, roman maritime (2/2) by Edouard Corbière
"Le Banian, roman maritime (2/2)" by Edouard Corbière is a maritime novel written in the early 19th century. This book delves into the world of piracy and maritime life, centering around a corsair named "l'Oiseau-de-Nuit" and his enigmatic commander, "Invisible". The narrative likely explores themes of authority, discipline, and adventure on the high seas, depicting the dynamics and relationships among the crew and their interactions with captured individuals. The opening of thework introduces the reader to the meticulous routines aboard the corsair, highlighting the ship's serene yet tense atmosphere as it sets sail from Saint-Pierre. The mysterious commander and his discipline instill both respect and fear among the crew, particularly in the character of "Banian", who feels out of place yet curious. As the ship prepares for a bold plan to disguise itself and deceive the authorities, the tension builds, foreshadowing the moral dilemmas and dramatic confrontations that lie ahead as the crew grapples with the implications of their piratical lifestyle. The mixture of excitement and danger sets the stage for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Corbière, Edouard, 1793-1875 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le Banian, roman maritime (2/2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by 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. | 63259 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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