The Sun King

Derreaux, GastonProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 17K words
Chapters: 2

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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 Sun King by Gaston DerreauxAuthor: Derreaux, Gaston,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Apr 1, 2008

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Derreaux, Gaston Author

Gaston Derreaux is an author about whom very little public information is available. Apart from his name and a single work, details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background cannot be confirmed. One work by him is held in the collection, namely The Sun King. Judging from the title, the book most likely centers on the French king Louis XIV, or on the court, politics, and cultural life associated with him. Because more verifiable information is lacking, it is not possible to assess his writing style, scholarly orientation, or the influence of his work. Readers citing or studying the book should treat it as a topical work with a clear subject while noting that the author's background remains to be further verified. Overall, Gaston Derreaux is currently known to Chinese readers only through this one work, and a fuller picture of him depends on the disclosure of more public information.