The Poniard's Hilt - Sue, Eugene
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The Poniard's Hilt (originally titled Le Poignard) is a historical adventure novel by Eugène Sue, set during the 16th century. It follows the turbulent period of the French Wars of Religion, exploring the political and religious tensions of the time. The story is filled with intrigue, duels, and betrayals, centered around the use of a poniard (dagger) as a symbol of both violence and power. Sue's masterful storytelling and deep historical knowledge immerse readers in this chaotic and dangerous era of French history, making it a gripping tale of loyalty, revenge, and survival. Joseph Marie…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
The Poniard's Hilt (originally titled Le Poignard) is a historical adventure novel by Eugène Sue, set during the 16th century. It follows the turbulent period of the French Wars of Religion, exploring the political and religious tensions of the time. The story is filled with intrigue, duels, and betrayals, centered around the use of a poniard (dagger) as a symbol of both violence and power. Sue's masterful storytelling and deep historical knowledge immerse readers in this chaotic and dangerous era of French history, making it a gripping tale of loyalty, revenge, and survival. Joseph Marie Eugène Sue (1804-1857) was a French novelist. His period of greatest success and popularity coincided with that of Alexandre Dumas, père, with whom he has been compared.
Autorenporträt
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.