Download or read book Henri De Navarre of Queen Margot Classic Reprint written by Alexandre Dumas and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Henri De Navarre of Queen Margot Dumas, who invented so much, claims to have invented the roman-feuilleton. This he did as early in his career as 1836. The occasion was the founding of the journal la Presse, his contribution to it being the historical romance La Comtesse de Salisbury. The other papers quickly adopted this plan of publishing novels in instalments, and by 1843, when Sue's Mysteries of Paris was appearing in the Journal des Debats, the popularity of the system had become immense. Then commenced a great struggle among the rival editors, a struggle which resulted in all the leading novelists being pressed into the service of the feuilleton. Dumas wrote The Musketeers, Monte-Cristo, and several other romances simultaneously. On December 3rd, 1844, la Presse, which was owned by Emile de Girardin, published the first chapter of Balzac's novel, The Peasants. To it was prefixed a dedication, which contained this sentence: "During eight years I have a hundred times quitted, a hundred times resumed this book, the most important of those I have resolved to write." Three days later the following announcement was inserted: "La Presse commenced on Tuesday, December 3rd, the publication of The Peasants, scenes of country life by M. de Balzac. In the course of the month, and immediately after the first part of The Peasants, la Presse will publish la Reigne Margot, by M. Alexandre Dumas." The Peasants, in fact, far from being read with interest, had brought to the editor's letter-box expressions of disapproval, nay, even threats to drop subscriptions. And Girardin, afraid to face the dreaded December 31st, on which day, it must be observed, subscriptions for the ensuing year fell due, had had to promise a romance by the author of Monte-Cristo, and not only this, but to publish before the close of the year the first chapter, breaking his contract with Balzac by so doing. The first instalment of la Reine Margot duly appeared on Christmas Day, and the bored readers of The Peasants, which had stopped a few days before, seized the paper with joy and renewed their subscriptions. Emile de Girardin was saved, but Balzac was humiliated, and a crowd of little men immediately attacked him, ridiculing The Peasants and the fifty characters already introduced. Dumas, who possessed a most generous heart, must have been greatly disturbed by all this, but he had sold the serial rights and was powerless to interfere. Balzac was no admirer of Dumas' work, and at times spoke of it contemptuously, the fact being that, in Balzac's eyes, its enormous popularity was its defect. One day, the two authors having met at an evening party given by Madame de Girardin, Balzac, when leaving, said as he passed Dumas, "When I can do nothing else, I shall write some plays." "Begin at once then," promptly said the popular dramatist, and no reply occurring to Balzac, he straightway departed. After Balzac's death Dumas never wrote of him but in the highest terms, though he rather naively confessed that he was unable to appreciate all the Comedie Humaine, as Balzac called his complete works. Was Balzac too angry with Girardin to read la Presse? No; we feel that great was his curiosity to see what "the Negro," as he called Dumas, would make of the sixteenth century, of Catherine de Medicis and Charles IX., of Queen Margot and Henri of Navarre. Dumas had been happy in inventing his Count of Monte-Cristo, extraordinarily fortunate in coming across Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D' Artagnan in a forgotten book of memoirs - such luck could not last, the tale of the Massacre of St. Bartholomew was a thrice-told one, his heroine, Margot, was the best-known of any queen, for had not stories innumerable been written of and round about her? "What would Dumas be able to do?" Balzac must have asked himself as he read the announcements. It was soon seen that Dumas had been fortunate once again."
Download or read book The Amours of Henri De Navarre and of Marguerite De Valois Classic Reprint written by Andrew C. P. Haggard and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Amours of Henri De Navarre and of Marguerite De Valois Henri DE navarre - the gallant Henri IV.; Marguerite de Valois - famous as La Reine Margot - these are two names which will never be forgotten in France. The former was the first Of the Bourbons to ascend the French throne; the latter, Henri's cousin and first wife, the last legitimate representative of the Valois dynasty. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Queen Margot Wife of Henry of Navarre Classic Reprint written by H. Noel Williams and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Queen Margot, Wife of Henry of Navarre This proved a most fatal step, for, after a brief truce, the old animosity between Marguerite and the King revived, and on August 8, I 583, his Majesty grossly and publicly insulted his sister during a ball at the Louvre and commanded her to deliver the Court from her con tagious presence. The unfortunate princess obeyed, and on the morrow set out for Vendome but, near Palaiseau, the King, not content with the humiliation he had already inflicted upon her, caused her and some of her people to be arrested and conveyed to the Chateau of Montargis, where he personally interrogated her ladies in regard to the morals of their mistress. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book Henri de Navarre written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Download or read book Queen Margot Volume 1 written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the backdrop of the religious wars that tore apart France in the 16th century, 'Queen Margot' is a sweeping historical epic filled with passion, intrigue, and betrayal. Written by Alexandre Dumas, one of the greatest storytellers of all time, this novel tells the story of Marguerite de Valois, daughter of King Henry II, as she navigates the treacherous waters of court politics and falls in love with the man she is destined to marry. With its vivid characters and thrilling plot twists, 'Queen Margot' is a classic work of historical fiction that will captivate readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Henri de Navarre written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Queen Margot written by H. Noel Williams and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.
Download or read book Queen Margot Wife of Henry of Navarre written by Hugh Noel Williams and published by London and New York, Harper. This book was released on 1907 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Queen Margot written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Margot, Or Marguerite de Valois is based on real characters and events. Massacres, conspiracies, clandestine trysts, secret alliances, daring escapes, sumptuous feasts, and duels of wit propel the action in this delightful story of French royalty during the 16th century.
Download or read book Queen Margot Vol 1 Classic Reprint written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Queen Margot, Vol. 1 The first instalment of la Reine Margot duly appeared on Christmas Day, and the bored readers of The Peasants, which had stopped a few days before, seized the paper with joy and renewed their subscriptions. Emile de Girardin was saved, but Balzac was humiliated, and a crowd of little men immediately attacked him, ridiculing The Peasants and the fifty characters already introduced. Dumas, who possessed a most generous heart, must have been greatly disturbed by all this, but he had sold the serial rights and was powerless to interfere. Balzac was no admirer of Dumas' work, and at times spoke of it contemptuously, the fact being that, in Balzac's eyes, its enormous popularity was its defect. One day, the two authors having met at an evening party given by Madame de Girardin, Balzac, when leaving, said as he passed Dumas, When I can do nothing else, I shall write some plays. Begin at once then, promptly said the popular dramatist, and no reply occurring to Balzac, he straightway departed. After Balzac's death Dumas never wrote of him but in the highest terms, though he rather naively confessed that he was unable to appreciate all the Comedie Humaine, as Balzac called his complete works. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book QUEEN MARGOT Historical Novel written by Alexandre Dumas and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Margot is a historical novel set in Paris in August 1572 during the reign of Charles IX. The story is based on real characters and events. The novel's protagonist is Marguerite de Valois, better known as Margot, daughter of the deceased Henry II and the infamous scheming Catholic power player Catherine de Medici. Catherine decides to make an overture of goodwill by offering up Margot in marriage to prominent Huguenot and King of Navarre, Henri de Bourbon, a marriage that was supposed to cement the hard-fought Peace of Saint-Germain. At the same time, Catherine schemes to bring about the notorious St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 1572, assassinating many of the most wealthy and prominent Huguenots who were in the largely-Catholic city of Paris to escort the Protestant prince to his wedding… Alexandre Dumas, père (1802-1870) was a French writer whose works have been translated into nearly 100 languages and he is one of the most widely read French authors. His most famous works are The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
Download or read book La Reine Margot Vol 1 Classic Reprint written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from La Reine Margot, Vol. 1 Cc mariage avait etonne tout le monde, et avait fort donne a songer a quelques-uns qui voyaient plus clair que les autres on comprenait peu le rap prochement de deux partis aussi haineux que l'e taient, a cette heure, le parti protestant et le parti catholique; on se demandait comment le jeune prince de Conde pardonnerait au duc d'anjou, frere du roi, la mort de son pere assassine a Jarnac par Montesquiou. On se demandait comment le jeune duc de Guise pardonnerait a l'amiral de Coligny la mort du sien, assassine a Orleans par Poltrot do Mere. Il y avait plus: Jeanne de Navarre, la coura geuse epouse du faible Antoine de Bourbon, qui avait amene son fils llenri aux royales fiancailles qui l'attendaient, etait morte il y avait deux mois a peine, et de singuliers bruits s'etaient repandus sur cette mort subite. Partout on disait tout bas, et en quelqueslieux tout haut, qu'un secret terrible avait ete surpris par elle, et'que Catherine de Medicis, craignant la revelation de ce secret, l'avait empei sonnee avec des gants de senteur, qui avaient ete confectionnes par un nomme Rene, Florentin fort habile dans ces sortes (le matieres..ce bruit s'etait d'autant plus repandu et confirme, qu'apres la mort de cette grande reine, sur la demande de son fils, deux medecins, desquels etait le fameux Ambroise Pare, avaient ete autorises a ouvrir et etudier le corps, mais non le cerveau. Or, comme c'etait par l'odorat qu'avait ete empoisonnee Jeanne de Na varre, c'etait le cerveau, seule partie du corps exclue de l'autopsie, qui devait offrir des traces du crime. Nous disons crime, car personne ne doutait qu'un crime n'eut ete commis. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Margaret of Anguol me Queen of Navarre Classic Reprint written by Agnes Mary Frances Duclaux and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Margaret of Anguoleme, Queen of Navarre It is thus, as an organic part of the history of her time, as an influence, as an inspiring spirit, that I have tried to depict her, and not as a sequestered individual. The task is intricate and large, and the space given me to fill is very narrow. But, so far as it goes, this little sketch may, perhaps, be of some service in indicating the movements of the earlier French Renaissance. I have tried to make it, as far as possible, correct. I have, in most instances, sought my facts in the many published volumes of original documents, rather than in any subsequent history; and where I have given an unusual date, it is, I hope, most often because recent research has disproved the earlier reading. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Last Loves of Henri of Navarre written by H. Noel (Hugh Noel) Williams and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book The Myth of the Reine Margot written by Robert J. Sealy and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Divorce Satyrique is an anonymous biographical sketch of Marguerite de Valois. Although a proclaimed satire, the document was accepted as historical fact and it single-handedly spawned the myth of the Reine Margot. Despite her political and historical insignificance, this account immortalized Marguerite de Valois as an exceptionally frivolous and hedonistic woman. From manuscript sources, Robert J. Sealy. S.J. proves that a critical incident in the Divorce is purely fictional. By distilling fiction from fact, the author lays the groundwork for future analysis of the text and of its historical impact.
