The Countess of Charny; or, The Execution of King Louis XVI
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"The Countess of Charney, or The Execution of the Punishment of King Louis XVI" is a historical novel by the outstanding French writer Alexandre Dumas. In this book, the author describes the complex events of the French Revolution and the catastrophic consequences for the royal dynasty.
The main character, Countess Sharni, occupies a central place in the story, watching with horror and helpless attempts to save the king from being deprived of the crown and a tragic death on the scaffold. The novel reproduces the tension and drama of the time of the Revolution, revealing the inner world of its characters, their thoughts, feelings and internal contradictions.
Dumas, as always, reproduces historical facts with great care and the skill of a calligrapher, interweaving them with complex intrigues and romance. Readers will find in this book not only an exciting plot, but also deep philosophical reflections on power, justice and the thirst for freedom.
"The Countess of Charney, or The Execution of the Punishment of King Louis XVI" is a masterpiece of literature that will leave a mark in the hearts of readers and deepen their understanding of the tragedy of French history.
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- Name of the Author
- Alexandre Dumas
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2013-05-21
- Title
- La comtesse de Charny. English
The Countess of Charny
or, The Execution of King Louis XVI - Translator
- Henry Llewellyn Williams
- Subject
- France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
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"The Countess of Charney, or The Execution of the Punishment of King Louis XVI" is a historical novel by the outstanding French writer Alexandre Dumas. In this ...