Taking the Bastile; Or, Pitou the Peasant: A Historical Story of the Great French Revolution
1851
Taking the Bastile; Or, Pitou the Peasant: A Historical Story of the Great French Revolution
1851
French Literature, Novels
Taking the Bastile; Or, Pitou the Peasant is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1851. Set during the French Revolution, it follows Ange Pitou, a peasant boy caught in the chaos of societal upheaval and the quest for liberty. The narrative begins with Gilbert, who brings a child to be raised by Madeline Pitou, foreshadowing the personal and societal transformations that the revolution will bring. Dumas's work highlights themes of heroism, loss, and the impact of historical events on individual lives.
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