| Author |
Naubert, Benedikte, 1756-1819 |
| Translator |
Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818 |
| Title |
Feudal tyrants; or, The Counts of Carlsheim and Sargans, volume 4 (of 4)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: J. F. Hughes,1807.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Feudal Tyrants; or, The Counts of Carlsheim and Sargans" by M. G. Lewis is a romance novel written in the early 19th century. This volume, part of a four-volume set, delves into themes of feudal power struggles and romantic entanglements, focusing on characters such as Henry of Montfort, his lost love Ida, and other nobles entangled in duty and desire amidst a backdrop of intrigue and betrayal. The opening of the fourth volume sets the stage for a complex narrative involving Henry's tumultuous journey as he navigates his identity as a nobleman, the claims to his inheritance, and his passionate connections with both Ida, a countess, and Elizabeth, another noblewoman. We witness Henry's emotional turmoil as he grapples with love, betrayal, and familial loyalty. At the start, the text introduces Count Egbert's malicious actions towards Henry, revealing a rich tapestry of hidden identities and romantic promises that are under threat from the intrigues of the feudal world. As various characters pursue their desires against the backdrop of social constraints, readers are drawn into a tale of love, loss, and the quest for honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69625 |
| Release Date |
Dec 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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