Urbain Grandier by Alexandre Dumas
Urbain Grandier is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1845. It tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a priest in the small French town of Loudun in the 17th century. Grandier is a charismatic and popular figure in the town, but he is also a target of envy and hatred from his enemies. When Grandier refuses to give in to the demands of a powerful cardinal, he is accused of witchcraft and put on trial. Despite his innocence, Grandier is convicted and sentenced to death. The novel follows Grandier's trial and his ultimate fate, as well as the events leading up to it. Along the way, Dumas paints a vivid picture of life in 17th century France, and explores themes of power, justice, and faith.
By Alexandre Dumas · First published 1839 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Mystery · 12 chapters · 36,076 words
First lines
On Sunday, the 26th of November, 1631, there was great excitement in the little town of Loudun, especially in the narrow streets which led to the church of Saint-Pierre in the marketplace, from the gate of which the town was entered by anyone coming from the direction of the abbey of Saint-Jouin-les-Marmes. This excitement was caused by the expected arrival of a personage who had been much in people's mouths latterly in Loudun, and about whom there was such difference of opinion that discussion on the subject between those who were on his side and those who were against him was carried on with true provincial acrimony. It was easy to see, by the varied expressions on the faces of those who turned the doorsteps into improvised debating clubs, how varied were the feelings with which the man would be welcomed who had himself formally announced to friends and enemies alike the exact date of his return.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alexandre Dumas
- Date: 1839 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 36,076 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 371 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is based on the life of Urbain Grandier, a real-life historical figure, and is set in the 17th century.
- Biography — The book is based on the life of Urbain Grandier, a real-life historical figure, and is written in a biographical style.
- Mystery — The book follows the investigation into the mysterious death of Urbain Grandier, and the reader is left to draw their own conclusions.
- Romance — The book contains romantic elements, such as the relationship between Urbain Grandier and his lover, Louise de La Grange.
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Biography · Crime · Crime Nonfiction · Criminals · Social Studies · bailiff · barre · bishop · body · brought · church · convent
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