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Author: Baroness Orczy Publisher: Everyman's Library ISBN: 0375406581 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 322
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The first and most successful in the Baroness’s series of books that feature Percy Blakeney, who leads a double life as an English fop and a swashbuckling rescuer of aristocrats, The Scarlet Pimpernel was the blueprint for what became known as the masked-avenger genre. As Anne Perry writes in her Introduction, the novel “has almost reached its first centenary, and it is as vivid and appealing as ever because the plotting is perfect. It is a classic example of how to construct, pace, and conclude a plot. . . . To rise on the crest of laughter without capsizing, to survive being written, rewritten, and reinterpreted by each generation, is the mark of a plot that is timeless and universal, even though it happens to be set in England and France of 1792.”
Author: Baroness Orczy Publisher: Everyman's Library ISBN: 0375406581 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 322
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The first and most successful in the Baroness’s series of books that feature Percy Blakeney, who leads a double life as an English fop and a swashbuckling rescuer of aristocrats, The Scarlet Pimpernel was the blueprint for what became known as the masked-avenger genre. As Anne Perry writes in her Introduction, the novel “has almost reached its first centenary, and it is as vivid and appealing as ever because the plotting is perfect. It is a classic example of how to construct, pace, and conclude a plot. . . . To rise on the crest of laughter without capsizing, to survive being written, rewritten, and reinterpreted by each generation, is the mark of a plot that is timeless and universal, even though it happens to be set in England and France of 1792.”
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 256
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"The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a timeless adventure novel set during the turbulent days of the French Revolution. The story follows the daring exploits of the elusive and enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, a master of disguise and a hero who rescues aristocrats from the guillotine. The novel's protagonist, Sir Percy Blakeney, leads a double life as the foppish English nobleman by day and the cunning Scarlet Pimpernel by night. His clever disguises and audacious plans confound the French authorities, particularly the relentless and cunning Chauvelin, who is determined to capture him. The tension rises as Sir Percy's secret identity is threatened, and his wife, Lady Marguerite Blakeney, becomes entangled in the dangerous intrigue. The novel masterfully blends elements of romance, suspense, and historical drama, creating a captivating narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is renowned for its thrilling plot, memorable characters, and themes of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice. Orczy's creation has left an indelible mark on literature, inspiring numerous adaptations and securing its place as a beloved classic in the genre of adventure and historical fiction.
Author: Baroness Emma Orczy Publisher: Phoemixx Classics Ebooks ISBN: 398594301X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 266
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The Scarlet Pimpernel was first published in 1905 and has proved to be Orczys most famous and popular novel. The work was originally rejected by publishers, so she refashioned it as a play, with little initial success.The book continued to be popular throughout the twentieth century and was adapted for film, stage and television on multiple occasions. One of the most famous and well-considered adaptations is the 1934 film starring Leslie Howard and directed by Harold Young. The television adaptations include a 1955-56 version and the 1999-2000 BBC production starring Richard E. Grant and Elizabeth McGovern.The Scarlet Pimpernel is set in 1792 during the French Revolution, but centres on an English hero performing great and brave deeds in a violent and murderous climate. Marguerite St Just is a beautiful French actress, who is married to the English fop, Sir Percy Blakeney. The couple have become estranged as Marguerite has tired of her husbands seemingly superficial lifestyle. She has heard about the exploits of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel an unknown English man who is daily helping French aristocrats to escape the Revolution. She is captivated and entranced by the stories surrounding him, but is soon forced into a position where she must assist the French ambassador to England in capturing the elusive man.
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy Publisher: Andrews UK Limited ISBN: 1789826950 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 272
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To most, Sir Percy Blakeney is but a wealthy fop, idling away his days and spending his fortune on whatever takes his fancy. But what nobody but his most trusted allies know is that he is, in fact, the Scarlet Pimpernel! A dashing hero well-versed in both swordplay and daring escapes, Blakeney dedicates himself to saving aristocrats before they meet an untimely demise at the hands of the guillotine, before vanishing without a trace - save for a single flower left in his wake.
Author: Emma Orczy Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0192508733 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 273
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Is he in heaven?-Is he in hell? That demmed, elusive Pimpernel? Sir Percy Blakeney lives a double life in the England of 1792: at home he is an idle fop and a leader of fashion, but in abroad he is the Scarlet Pimpernel, a master of disguise who saves aristocrats from the guillotine. When the revolutionary French state seeks to unmask him, Percy's estranged, independent wife, Marguerite, unwittingly sets their agent on her husband's track. Percy's escapades, and Marguerite's daring journey to France to save him from the guillotine, keep the reader turning the pages of Baroness Orczy's well-paced romantic adventure. Written in just five weeks in 1903, Baroness Emma Orczy's bestseller has been the basis of multiple adaptations. Rooted in the upheaval of Orczy's Hungarian childhood, and in the anxious nationalism of turn-of-the-century Britain, the story of the Scarlet Pimpernel provided a blueprint not only for subsequent historical swashbucklers, but for superheroes from Zorro to Superman. The edition places the book The Scarlet Pimpernel within the context of the elite and popular literature of the turn of the century. Orczy's novel is close in kin to such contemporary political thrillers as Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent (1907); tales that channelled contemporary concerns about refugees and enemies within.
Author: Emmuska Orczy Publisher: Graphic Arts Books ISBN: 1513277154 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 195
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When French aristocrats become targets of public violence, a mysterious hero called the Scarlet Pimpernel works to find and safely smuggle them outside the country. Meanwhile, an accredited agent is desperate to uncover his secret identity. During the French Revolution, many members of the upper-class are publicly brutalized and executed. This leads to the creation of an underground society called the "League of the Scarlet Pimpernel.” Their leader is the unassuming, Sir Percy Blakeney, a baronet who’s married to the beautiful but troubled, Marguerite St. Just. Their relationship is strained due to her complicated history and his false persona. When an ambitious French officer attempts to expose the Scarlet Pimpernel’s true identity, Sir Percy and Marguerite, become unexpected pawns in his plan. With The Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy delivers one of the most iconic novels of the twentieth century. It’s a memorable story that’s been adapted multiple times, producing sequels and short story collections. This is the first entry in an expansive series from a brilliant and imaginative author. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Scarlet Pimpernel is both modern and readable.
Author: Emmuska Orczy Baroness Orczy Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 249
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The Scarlet Pimpernel is the first part of a series of historical fiction novels by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905. It followed her stage play of the same title, which enjoyed a long run in London. The plot reveals the adventures, political views, and development of the protagonists set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution.
Author: Emmuska Orczy Publisher: ISBN: 9781978386006 Category : Languages : en Pages : 146
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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, The Scarlet Pimpernel. Written by Baroness Orczy and first published in 1919, the book consists of eleven short stories about Sir Percy Blakeney's exploits in rescuing various aristos and French citizens from the clutches of the guillotine. The stories, which are listed below, are set in 1793 but appear in no particular order. They occasionally refer to events in other books in the series. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.
Author: Emmuska Orczy Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 239
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The Life and Exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel by John Blakeney is about the life of Sir Percy Blakeney, otherwise known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Excerpt: "It is with great interest that I have read your book which, as you tell me, purports to be a biography of Sir Percy Blakeney — known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. You do not tell me if you claim to be an actual descendant of the famous Sir Percy, but you certainly seem to have collected a great deal of information, not only about him but also about his ancestors..."
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