Monsieur de Guise
Monsieur de Guise is a historical novel by Perley Poore Sheehan, published in 1908. It tells the story of Henri de Guise, a French nobleman and soldier who lived during the 16th century. The novel follows Henri's life from his childhood in the court of King Francis I, through his military campaigns in Italy and Germany, and his eventual rise to power as the leader of the Catholic League. Along the way, Henri must contend with the machinations of the powerful Medici family, the intrigues of the French court, and the ambitions of his own family. The novel is a sweeping epic of courtly life, political intrigue, and religious conflict, and is a vivid portrait of a turbulent period in European history.
By Perley Poore Sheehan · First published 1919 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 2,108 words
First lines
That any one should live in the center of Cedar Swamp was in itself so singular as to set all sorts of queer ideas to running through my head.
A more sinister morass I had never seen. It was as beautiful and deadly as one of its own red moccasins, as treacherous and fascinating.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Perley Poore Sheehan
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 2,108 words
- Structure: 1 section, 52 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in 16th century France and follows the life of the titular character, Monsieur de Guise, as he navigates the political and religious turmoil of the time.
- Romance — The book follows the romantic relationships of Monsieur de Guise, including his marriage to a woman of noble birth and his affair with a woman of lower social standing.
- Adventure — Monsieur de Guise embarks on a number of adventures throughout the book, including a journey to the court of the King of France and a mission to the court of the Pope.
- Drama — The book is filled with dramatic moments, including political intrigue, courtly drama, and romantic entanglements.
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historical fiction · French history · nobility · political intrigue · romance · drama · 18th century · character study · court life · betrayal · adventure · literary classic