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Scarlet Pimpernel
All 4 Books|
1,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Digicat |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 18.05.2022 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 8596547004943 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 1189 |
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Beschreibungen
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a play and adventure novel by Baroness Orczy set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title character, Sir Percy Blakeney, represents the original "hero with a secret identity" that inspired subsequent literary creations such as Don Diego de la Vega (El Zorro) and Bruce Wayne (Batman). The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, The Scarlet Pimpernel. First published in 1919, the book consists of short stories about Sir Percy Blakeney's exploits in rescuing various aristos and French citizens from the clutches of the guillotine. First published in 1908, The Elusive Pimpernel is the 4th book in the classic adventure series about the Scarlet Pimpernel. The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel, first published in 1922, is the last book in the series about the Scarlet Pimpernel's adventures. Again Orczy interweaves historic fact with fiction, this time through the real life figures of Thérésa Cabarrus, and Jean-Lambert Tallien. Baroness "Emmuska" Orczy ( 1865 – 1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright and artist of noble origin. She is most known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel. Some of her paintings were exhibited at the Royal Academy in London.
Baroness Emmuska Orczy, born Emma Magdalena Rosalia Maria Josefa Barbara Orczy on September 23, 1865, in Tarnaörs, Hungary, was a notable figure in 20th-century literature. Orczy moved to London with her family in 1880, where she attended the West London School of Art and later Heatherley's School of Fine Art. While initially pursuing an interest in music and visual arts, Orczy found her true calling in writing. Her literary career was launched with the publication of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' in 1905. The book introduced the enduring character, Sir Percy Blakeney, whose daring exploits against the backdrop of the French Revolution captured the imagination of readers around the world. Orczy's 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' became a forerunner for the masked hero genre and has seen numerous adaptations in various media formats over the years. Orczy herself wrote numerous sequels following the gallant exploits of Sir Percy. Her writing style is characterized by a blend of romance, adventure, and intrigue, with a penchant for themes of nobility, heroism, and social justice. Apart from her contributions to fiction, Orczy also penned detective stories and historical novels. She died in London on November 12, 1947, but left behind a rich legacy of work that continues to be celebrated for its ingenuity and influence in early 20th-century literature.
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