| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Translator |
Williams, Henry Llewellyn, 1842- |
| Title |
Balsamo, the magician; or, the memoirs of a physician
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Hamilton, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Balsamo, the Magician; or, The Memoirs of a Physician" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic character Joseph Balsamo, an alchemist and magician, intertwining his magical pursuits with the politically turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution. The tale combines elements of adventure, mysticism, and intrigue, promising readers a profound exploration of power and transformation during a critical period in history. At the start of the story, we meet a man, later revealed to be Balsamo, who is on a mysterious journey into the heart of a dark forest near Thunder Mount. As he approaches a secret society of ghosts, Balsamo navigates a series of strange tests and oaths that reveal his ambition and desire for knowledge and power. Meanwhile, the plot introduces other key characters, including the alchemist Althotas, and sets the stage for Balsamo's eventual intersection with political forces and relationships that hint at grand themes of destiny and moral consequence. The opening highlights Dumas's signature flair for rich descriptions and captivating dialogue, drawing readers into a world of mystery and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Cagliostro, Alessandro, conte di, 1743-1795 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Du Barry, Jeanne Bécu, comtesse, 1743-1793 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45822 |
| Release Date |
May 30, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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