Eugene Sue

Broschiertes Buch

The Gold Sickle Or Hena, The Virgin Of The Isle Of Sen

A Tale Of Druid Gaul (1904)

Beschreibung

The Gold Sickle, also known as Hena, The Virgin of the Isle of Sen, is a historical novel written by Eugene Sue and published in 1904. Set in Druid Gaul, the story follows the life of Hena, a young girl who is chosen to be the virgin priestess of the Isle of Sen. Hena is tasked with the responsibility of protecting the sacred gold sickle, which is believed to have magical powers and is essential for the success of the harvest.As Hena grows up, she faces many challenges, including the invasion of the Roman army and the threat of the Christian religion. She must navigate these obstacles while also dealing with her own personal struggles, including her forbidden love for a Roman soldier.The novel provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of life in ancient Gaul, including the customs, beliefs, and rituals of the Druids. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Hena must make difficult choices to protect her people and her beliefs.Overall, The Gold Sickle is a captivating and engaging historical novel that offers a unique glimpse into the world of the Druids and their way of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Marie-Joseph Eugene Sue was a French novelist born on January 26, 1804, in Paris, France. He gained significant recognition for his contribution to popularizing the genre of the serial novel in France. His most famous work, The Mysteries of Paris, published between 1842 and 1843, became a massive success and was widely imitated. This novel s success helped solidify his place in literary history. Sue was born into a family with a strong lineage, with his parents being Marie Sophie Tison de Reilly and Jean-Joseph Sue. His grandfather, Jean-Joseph Sue, was also notable. Throughout his career, Eug ne Sue's works were marked by their vivid portrayal of social issues, and he became known for using his stories to address themes of poverty, social injustice, and the lives of the lower classes. He passed away on August 3, 1857, at the age of 53, in Annecy-le-Vieux, France. Sue s legacy is deeply tied to the rise of serialized fiction and his ability to capture the societal dynamics of his time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 153g
• ISBN-13: 9781436886284
• ISBN-10: 1436886287
• Artikelnr.: 24907216