The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel. Vol. I.

Ludwig TieckProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.7
Word count
255K words
Chapters
26

Tags

English Originals Historical Fiction Historical ReappraisalMilitary StrategyFrench HistoryPortrait GalleryFate and FortuneHeroismPatriotismPopular NarrativeTurbulent EraReligious Conflict

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel. Vol. I. by Ludwig TieckAuthor: Tieck, Ludwig, 1773-1853,Language: English, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Mar 22, 2010

Editor's review

The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel. Vol. I is a historical novel by the German Romantic writer Ludwig Tieck, set against the early eighteenth-century uprising of Protestants in the Cevennes region of France against Catholic royal authority. Tieck was a leading figure of early German Romanticism and moved in the same circles as Novalis; his work combines historical concern with a Romantic psychological depth. This first volume opens the book, chiefly laying out the historical setting and introducing the characters and the lines of conflict; its pacing is relatively leisurely, with emphasis on atmosphere and inner characterization. Readers can see here one form the historical novel took during the Romantic period: historical events are not merely a stage for adventure but material for exploring faith, loyalty, and individual destiny. For readers curious about German Romantic narrative or interested in the theme of French religious conflict, this volume offers an entry point. As a public-domain ebook, it is convenient to consult and read alongside other texts, and it is well suited to being read in parallel with historical sources in order to examine the tension between literary invention and historical fact.

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Reading tips

  1. Begin with the end of the volume or with translator's notes to understand the structure of the whole work and this volume's place in it.
  2. Take notes on character relationships and factional affiliations as you read, to avoid confusion when the historical background is unfamiliar.
  3. Read alongside basic historical material on the War in the Cevennes to distinguish literary invention from historical fact.
  4. If the opening feels slow, read through once to grasp the atmosphere, then return to key chapters for closer reading.

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Contents

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FAQ

What historical background should I know before reading this book? The story is set against the early eighteenth-century uprising of Protestants in the Cevennes region of France against royal authority. It helps to first understand the broad outlines of French religious policy and local conflict in that period; the characters' positions and motives will then be easier to follow.
Why is only the first volume available, and is the story complete? This is the first volume of a long historical novel, chiefly devoted to establishing the setting and introducing the characters; the story does not conclude at the end of this volume. Readers need to continue with later volumes to grasp the complete plot; this volume alone reads more like an opening.
How difficult is the language, and is it suitable for non-native readers? This is an English public-domain text from an earlier era, and its sentence structures and diction bear the marks of nineteenth-century translation or writing, with many long sentences. Non-native readers may need a dictionary and a slower pace; it suits those with a reasonable foundation in English reading.

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About the author

Ludwig Tieck Author · German · 1773–1853

Ludwig Tieck (1773–1853) was a German writer, translator and critic of the early Romantic period, born in Berlin. Together with the Schlegel brothers and Novalis, he championed Jena Romanticism and played an important role in shaping German Romantic literature. His writings span novels, fairy-tale dramas and shorter fiction; representative works include William Lovell, The Blond Eckbert and Puss in Boots, and his writing often blends fairy tale, folklore and irony into an eerie, imaginative atmosphere. He translated Don Quixote and completed a translation of Shakespeare, making notable contributions to German literary translation. The library holds fourteen of his works, including pieces from Phantasus, the novel The Betrothing and the historical novel The Rebellion in the Cevennes, reflecting the diversity of his narrative forms.