Cinq Mars — Volume 5: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Cinq Mars — Volume 5 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Vigny, Alfred de (1797–1863).
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"Cinq Mars — Volume 5" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around Cinq Mars, a young nobleman entangled in political intrigue and personal ambition in France under King Louis XIII. As he grapples with love and a desire for power, the story delves into themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the struggle against tyranny, particularly that of the manipulative Cardinal Richelieu. The beginning of the volume introduces the intense relationship between Cinq Mars and his friend De Thou, who becomes alarmed at Cinq Mars's ambition to engage in treasonous plots that could endanger their country. Cinq Mars reveals his motivations, confessing his love for Marie de Mantua and his desperation to secure a future with her, even at the cost of political instability. As the two friends confront the moral implications of their choices, a conspiracy begins to unfold, foreshadowing conflict and upheaval within the kingdom. The narrative sets a backdrop of impending civil strife, illustrating the personal dilemmas faced by its characters amidst the larger political machinations of the time.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Cinq Mars — Volume 5
- Author credits: Vigny, Alfred de (1797–1863)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction
- Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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