The Wing-And-Wing Or Le Feu-Follet A Tale - Cooper, J Fenimore
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The Wing-and-Wing (also known as Le Feu-Follet) is a historical novel by J. Fenimore Cooper, is a swashbuckling tale of adventure, romance, and moral dilemmas, primarily focused on themes of loyalty, honor, and the clash of cultures. The story takes place against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, where a youngnaval officer, who has recently been given command of a ship, finds himself entangled in a dangerous and complex political situation. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist grapples with questions of duty and personal integrity, while dealing with the allure and danger of the…mehr

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The Wing-and-Wing (also known as Le Feu-Follet) is a historical novel by J. Fenimore Cooper, is a swashbuckling tale of adventure, romance, and moral dilemmas, primarily focused on themes of loyalty, honor, and the clash of cultures. The story takes place against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, where a youngnaval officer, who has recently been given command of a ship, finds himself entangled in a dangerous and complex political situation. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist grapples with questions of duty and personal integrity, while dealing with the allure and danger of the French captain's conflicting values. The novel explores the tension between duty to one's country and personal emotions, especially in a time of war, while examining themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and honor. The story is marked by vivid sea battles, daring escapes, and the ever-present question of moral right and wrong in a world filled with political intrigue. The Wing-and-Wing combines high adventure with deep moral questioning, making it a complex and thrilling exploration of human character under duress.
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James Fenimore Cooper was born on September 15, 1789, was an American author. He wrote authentic romantic stories portraying colonist and Native characters from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. His most popular work is "The Last of the Mohicans" often regarded as a masterpiece. James Fenimore Cooper was the 11th offspring of William Cooper and Elizabeth (Fenimore) Cooper. He wedded Susan Augusta de Lancey at Mamaroneck, Westchester Area, New York on January 1, 1811. The Coopers had seven children, but only five of them lived to adulthood. "The Last of the Mohicans" (1826) was written in New York City where Cooper and his family resided. It became one of the most-read American books of the nineteenth century. The series includes the racial friendship of Natty Bumppo with the Delaware Indians. In 1826, Cooper moved his family to Europe to acquire more income from his books. He became friends with painters Samuel Morse and Gilbert du Motier and Marquis de Lafayette. In 1832, he entered the list as a political writer in a series of letters to Le National.