Theroigne De Mericourt : A Romance In Five Parts
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Theroigne De Mericourt: A Romance In Five Parts by Louis S. D. Rees is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Theroigne de Mericourt, a French revolutionary figure who played a significant role in the events leading up to the French Revolution. The novel is divided into five parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Theroigne's life.Part One introduces Theroigne as a young woman living in the French countryside. She is a talented musician and dreams of becoming a famous singer. However, her life is turned upside down when she is raped by a group of soldiers. This traumatic event leads her to become involved in the revolutionary movement.Part Two follows Theroigne as she becomes a prominent figure in the revolutionary movement. She is known for her fiery speeches and her ability to rally the masses. However, her mental health begins to deteriorate, and she becomes increasingly erratic and unpredictable.Part Three explores Theroigne's relationship with the revolutionary leader Maximilien Robespierre. The two have a complicated relationship, with Theroigne both admiring and despising Robespierre. Ultimately, their relationship comes to a tragic end.Part Four follows Theroigne as she is imprisoned and tortured during the Reign of Terror. She is eventually released from prison, but her mental health has been irreparably damaged.Part Five explores Theroigne's final years, as she struggles to come to terms with the events of her life. The novel ends with Theroigne's death, as she reflects on the legacy she has left behind.Overall, Theroigne De Mericourt: A Romance In Five Parts is a gripping and emotional novel that explores the life of a fascinating historical figure. Rees's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing Theroigne's story to life in a way that is both compelling and thought-provoking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781163759363
- ISBN-10: 1163759368
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.26 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.38 pounds
- Page Count: 122
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