The Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of Machecoul: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of Machecoul: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of Machecoul is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870).
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"The Last Vendée; or, The She-Wolves of Machecoul" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the turbulent times of the French Revolution and focuses on the Vendéan War, emphasizing themes of loyalty, bravery, and the struggle for royalist ideals. The primary characters include the Marquis de Souday, the last descendant of a noble family, and his aide-de-camp, Jean Oullier, both navigating the complexities of their roles amidst the chaos of a nation's upheaval. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Marquis de Souday, who resides in a dilapidated manor on the outskirts of the forest of Machecoul. Through a blend of dialogue and narration, the text elaborates on his past, an upbringing steeped in nobility that has been overshadowed by the hardships of the Revolution. We also meet Jean Oullier, a young peasant loyal to the marquis, whose life has been marked by everything he has lost during the revolution. Dumas uses the opening to paint a vivid backdrop of 1831 France, where the remnants of loyalty to the monarchy are still alive but deeply challenged by the realities of post-revolution. As the plot unfolds, it hints at the intertwining fates of these characters as they confront their loyalties, choices, and the idea of honor in a world transformed by political strife.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of Machecoul
- Author credits: Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Berry, Marie-Caroline de Bourbon-Sicile, duchesse de, 1798-1870 -- Fiction
- France -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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