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Maitre Cornelius

Maitre Cornelius

De Balzac, Honore

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ISBN10: 1162672382
ISBN13: 9781162672380
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.12 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Maitre Cornelius is a historical novel written by Honore De Balzac, first published in 1831. Set in the 17th century, the story revolves around the life of Cornelius van Baerle, a tulip grower from Haarlem, Netherlands. Cornelius is falsely accused of conspiring against the state and is imprisoned in the fortress of Loewestein. While in prison, he meets a mysterious woman who helps him escape and find refuge in Antwerp. The novel also features the story of a group of Spanish soldiers who are sent to the Netherlands to retrieve a treasure hidden by the Duke of Alba during the Spanish occupation. The soldiers are led by Don Juan Van Guldens, who is secretly in love with the daughter of the Duke of Alba. As the two storylines converge, Cornelius finds himself caught up in a web of political intrigue and betrayal. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and power, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century Europe. Maitre Cornelius is considered one of Balzac's lesser-known works, but is still highly regarded for its richly-drawn characters, intricate plot, and historical accuracy. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.In short, sire, I found myself this morning robbed of those jewels you admired so much. They have been ravished from me, sire! To steal the jewels of the Elector of Bavaria! those scoundrels respect nothing! they'll steal your kingdom if you don't take care. As soon as I missed the jewels I went up to the room of that apprentice, who is, assuredly, a past-master in thieving. This time we don't lack proof.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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