Rafael Sabatini

eBook, ePUB

Scaramouche A Romance of the French Revolution (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Set during the French Revolution, this novel of swashbuckling romance is also a thought-provoking commentary on class, inequality, and the individual's role in society-a story that has become Rafael Sabatini's enduring legacy. (Goodreads)

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
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• Größe: 1.06MB
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Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Rafael Sabatini was born on April 29, 1875, in Italy to opera-singer parents, giving him an early exposure to multiple languages and cultures. He became proficient in several languages, eventually choosing to write in English, believing it produced the best stories. His early career involved writing short stories, but it wasn't until the success of Scaramouche (1921) that he gained international fame.Sabatini followed Scaramouche with Captain Blood (1922), cementing his reputation as a master of historical adventure novels. He continued to write prolifically, producing 34 novels, numerous short stories, and several plays. Many of his works were adapted into films, further broadening his influence in popular culture.Despite his literary success, Sabatini faced personal tragedies, including the death of his son and stepson in accidents. After a lengthy and accomplished career, he passed away in 1950 in Switzerland, leaving behind a lasting legacy in adventure fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 301
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. November 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783962726768
• Artikelnr.: 54658105