Alfred de Vigny - Cinq-Mars - 1838
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Cinq-Mars, a two-volume historical novel by Alfred de Vigny in French, bound in demi leather, 990 pages total (445 and 545), 22 x 14 cm, published by H. Delloye and V. Lecou in an other edition, in good condition.
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2 volumes in-8 demi basane, 445; 545 pages
Light external wear, some light and scattered foxing, Pleasant copy.
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Cinq-Mars is a historical novel published in 1826 by Alfred de Vigny. It is one of the first great historical novels of French literature, in the line of Walter Scott.
Summary of the story
The novel tells the destiny of Henri d’Effiat, Marquis of Cinq-Mars, favorite of King Louis XIII.
Initially close to power, Cinq-Mars aspired to rise even higher, but he clashed with the powerful minister Cardinal de Richelieu.
Caught up in political and romantic intrigues, he participated in a conspiracy against Richelieu. This rebellion failed, and Cinq-Mars was finally arrested and executed.
Historical context
The novel is inspired by a real event: the conspiracy of Cinq-Mars, an attempted plot against Richelieu during the reign of Louis XIII.
Vigny blends historical reality and fiction, adding characters and novelistic elements to dramatize the story.
Main themes
The struggle between the individual and the reason of state
Power and its dangers
Honor and Fate
Impossible love
Vigny emphasizes a tragic and disillusioned vision of history, where great men are crushed by political forces that surpass them.
Literary Importance
One of the first French historical novels
Major influence of Romanticism
Noble style, sometimes theatrical, with a philosophical reflection on history
2 volumes in-8 demi basane, 445; 545 pages
Light external wear, some light and scattered foxing, Pleasant copy.
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Cinq-Mars is a historical novel published in 1826 by Alfred de Vigny. It is one of the first great historical novels of French literature, in the line of Walter Scott.
Summary of the story
The novel tells the destiny of Henri d’Effiat, Marquis of Cinq-Mars, favorite of King Louis XIII.
Initially close to power, Cinq-Mars aspired to rise even higher, but he clashed with the powerful minister Cardinal de Richelieu.
Caught up in political and romantic intrigues, he participated in a conspiracy against Richelieu. This rebellion failed, and Cinq-Mars was finally arrested and executed.
Historical context
The novel is inspired by a real event: the conspiracy of Cinq-Mars, an attempted plot against Richelieu during the reign of Louis XIII.
Vigny blends historical reality and fiction, adding characters and novelistic elements to dramatize the story.
Main themes
The struggle between the individual and the reason of state
Power and its dangers
Honor and Fate
Impossible love
Vigny emphasizes a tragic and disillusioned vision of history, where great men are crushed by political forces that surpass them.
Literary Importance
One of the first French historical novels
Major influence of Romanticism
Noble style, sometimes theatrical, with a philosophical reflection on history
Details
Number of books
2
Subject
Literature
Book title
Cinq-Mars
Author/ Illustrator
Alfred de Vigny
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1838
Height
22 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
14 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
H. Delloye; V. Lecou
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
990
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