Joan of Naples by Alexandre Dumas

Name: Joan of Naples
Author: Alexandre Dumas

Joan of Naples is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1864. It tells the story of Joan of Naples, a young woman who is forced to flee her home in the Kingdom of Naples after her father is overthrown by the French. Joan is taken in by a group of bandits, led by the mysterious and charismatic Count of Nola. She soon falls in love with the Count, and together they embark on a series of adventures, including a daring escape from the French army and a daring rescue of a princess from a castle. Along the way, Joan discovers her true identity and learns the truth about her father's fate. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of romance, intrigue, and suspense. It is also a powerful exploration of the themes of identity, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity.

By Alexandre Dumas · First published 1839 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 8 chapters · 38,883 words

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In the night of the 15th of January 1343, while the inhabitants of Naples lay wrapped in peaceful slumber, they were suddenly awakened by the bells of the three hundred churches that this thrice blessed capital contains. In the midst of the disturbance caused by so rude a call the first thought in the mind of all was that the town was on fire, or that the army of some enemy had mysteriously landed under cover of night and could put the citizens to the edge of the sword. But the doleful, intermittent sounds of all these fills, which disturbed the silence at regular and distant intervals, were an invitation to the faithful to pray for a passing soul, and it was soon evident that no disaster threatened the town, but that the king alone was in danger.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Date: 1839 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Historical Drama
Length: 38,883 words
Structure: 8 chapters, 393 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is based on the life of Joan of Naples, a historical figure, and is set in the 14th century.
Adventure — The book follows Joan of Naples on her adventures as she attempts to reclaim her kingdom.
Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between Joan of Naples and her lover, Robert of Cabane.
Historical Drama — The book is a dramatization of the life of Joan of Naples, and includes elements of her life that are not historically accurate.