Cinq Mars: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy

By Alfred de Vigny

Book Overview

Cinq Mars: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy is a historical novel written by Alfred de Vigny. The book is set in 17th century France and tells the story of Henri Coiffier de Ruz�����, Marquis of Cinq-Mars, a young nobleman who becomes involved in a plot to overthrow Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful minister of King Louis XIII. Cinq-Mars is a charismatic and ambitious character who dreams of glory and power, but his plans are foiled by the Cardinal's spies, and he is eventually arrested and executed. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power, as well as the political and social context of 17th century France.The book was awarded the prestigious Immortals Crowned by the French Academy, which is the highest literary award in France. Vigny's writing style is known for its poetic and lyrical qualities, and he is considered one of the most important French writers of the Romantic period. Overall, Cinq Mars: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of 17th century France.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419125435
• ISBN13: 9781419125430
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.6" x 9.2"