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Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar is a collection of stories by Maurice Leblanc, first published in 1907. The stories follow the adventures of Arsène Lupin, a gentleman thief and master of disguise. The stories are set in France and feature a variety of characters, including the police inspector Ganimard, the aristocrat Baron d'Andrésy, and the mysterious Countess de Cagliostro. Lupin's adventures take him all over the world, from the high society of Paris to the jungles of South America. In each story, Lupin is pitted against a formidable adversary, often a rival thief or a powerful criminal organization. He uses his wit and cunning to outsmart his opponents and escape with his loot. Along the way, he also helps those in need and defends the innocent. The stories are full of suspense, action, and humor, and are sure to delight readers of all ages.
By Maurice Leblanc · First published 1907 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Crime Fiction · 6 chapters · 30,197 words
First lines
It was a strange ending to a voyage that had commenced in a most auspicious manner. The transatlantic steamship ‘La Provence' was a swift and comfortable vessel, under the command of a most affable man. The passengers constituted a select and delightful society. The charm of new acquaintances and improvised amusements served to make the time pass agreeably. We enjoyed the pleasant sensation of being separated from the world, living, as it were, upon an unknown island, and consequently obliged to be sociable with each other.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Maurice Leblanc
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Crime Fiction, Fantasy, Romance
- Length: 30,197 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 1,097 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The title of the book implies that the protagonist, Arsène Lupin, will embark on extraordinary adventures.
- Mystery — The protagonist is a gentleman-burglar, which implies that the book will contain elements of mystery and suspense.
- Crime Fiction — The protagonist is a gentleman-burglar, which implies that the book will contain elements of crime fiction.
- Fantasy — The protagonist is a gentleman-burglar, which implies that the book may contain elements of fantasy and the supernatural.
Tags
Adventure stories · Arsène (Fictitious character) · Burglars · Crime Fiction · Crime Novel · Fiction · French · Lupin · Mystery and detective stories · Short stories · Translations into English · arsène
Contents
- The Arrest of Arsène Lupin
- Arsène Lupin in Prison
- The Escape of Arsène Lupin
- The Mysterious Traveller
- The Queen's Necklace
- The Seven of Hearts