Author: Stanley John WeymanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Under the Red Robe
Author: Stanley John WeymanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Under the Red Robe, by Stanley J. Weyman ...
Author: Stanley John WeymanUnder the Red Robe
Author: Stanley J. WeymanPublisher: 1st World Publishing
ISBN: 1421805898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
There were a score round us when the fool, little knowing the man with whom he had to deal, and as little how to lose like a gentleman, flung the words in my teeth. He thought, I'll be sworn, that I should storm and swear and ruffle it like any common cock of the hackle. But that was never Gil de Berault's way. For a few seconds after he had spoken I did not even look at him. I passed my eye instead - smiling, Bien Entendu - round the ring of waiting faces, saw that there was no one except De Pombal I had cause to fear; and then at last I rose and looked at the fool with the grim face I have known impose on older and wiser men. 'Marked cards, M. l'Anglais?' I said, with a chilling sneer. 'They are used, I am told, to trap players - not unbirched schoolboys.'
Under the Red Robe
Author: Stanley J. WeymanPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781981396092
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Under the Red Robe is an 1894 historical novel by Stanley J. Weyman, described as his best known book and greatest success.It is set in seventeenth-century France during the ascendency of Cardinal Richelieu, who appears as a character in the novel. In particular it portrays the events of the Day of the Dupes. The novel was adapted into a 1923 American silent film Under the Red Robe directed by Alan Crosland, and was later made into a 1937 British swashbuckler film, Under the Red Robe, directed by Victor Sj�str�m. The novel was well received by contemporary historical novelists.
Under the Red Robe
Author: Stanley John WeymanPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368314653
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Reproduction of the original.
Under the Red Robe
Author: Stanley John WeymanPublisher: Tredition Classics
ISBN: 9783842441316
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.
Under the Red Robe
Author: Stanley John WeymanPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
'Under the Red Robe' is a historical novel by Stanley J. Weyman. It was often described as his best work, and was also his most commercially successful. The plot features one of Weyman's more interesting characters, Gil de Berault, a gambler and notorious dueller living in Paris during the French religious wars of the early 17th century who sometimes acts as hired muscle for the Cardinal. He fights one duel too many and is given the choice between execution or helping the Cardinal capture a key Huguenot rebel. He picks the second option and ultimately achieves his objectives but in the process meets a good woman.
Under the Red Robe (1894), by Stanley J. Weyman (Original Version)Illustrated
Author: Stanley J. WeymanPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781533173836
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Under the Red Robe is an 1894 historical novel by Stanley J. Weyman, described as his best known book and greatest success.It is set in seventeenth-century France during the ascendency of Cardinal Richelieu, who appears as a character in the novel. In particular it portrays the events of the Day of the Dupes. The novel was adapted into a 1923 American silent film Under the Red Robe directed by Alan Crosland, [2] and was later made into a 1937 British swashbuckler film, Under the Red Robe, directed by Victor Sjostrom. The novel was well received by contemporary historical novelists. Conan Doyle wrote that Under the Red Robe had "the most dramatic opening of any historical novel I know," and Robert Louis Stevenson commented favourably both on the first chapter and on the surprise which the author keeps to the very end. Siegfried Sassoon in his autobiography described his excitement as a schoolboy on first reading a copy. Half a century after its publication, Roger Lancelyn Green characterized the novel as having no dull moment. Stanley John Weyman (7 August 1855 - 10 April 1928) was an English novelist sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance."Weyman (pronounced "why-man") was born at Ludlow, Shropshire. The second son of a solicitor, he was educated at Shrewsbury School, and at Christ Church, Oxford. He took his degree in modern history in 1877, and was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1881, joining the Oxford circuit. He practised as a barrister for eight years until, in 1889, he wrote his first novel entitled The House of the Wolf. This was followed over the following two decades by the novels which were to make his reputation, among them historical romances set amidst the turmoil of 16th and 17th century France. (His entire output is discussed in the annotated bibliography included in the external links below.) He became a great traveller, sometimes in company with his fellow bestselling novelist Henry Seton Merriman. While for years his historical romances enchanted thousands of readers - Robert Louis Stevenson and Oscar Wilde were among the enthusiasts - but today his books are largely neglected. Graham Greene was a great admirer of Weyman, whom he mentions several times in his Collected Essays. In a BBC interview in 1970, Greene said, "I made a collection once of what I called the key books in my life, which included Anthony Hope, Rider Haggard, Captain Gilson, ... and I do occasionally re-read them. Stanley Weyman in particular."
Under the Red Robe (1894) ( Historical Novel ) by
Author: Stanley J. WeymanPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781533175243
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Under the Red Robe is an 1894 historical novel by Stanley J. Weyman, described as his best known book and greatest success.It is set in seventeenth-century France during the ascendency of Cardinal Richelieu, who appears as a character in the novel. In particular it portrays the events of the Day of the Dupes. The novel was adapted into a 1923 American silent film Under the Red Robe directed by Alan Crosland, and was later made into a 1937 British swashbuckler film, Under the Red Robe, directed by Victor Sjostrom. The novel was well received by contemporary historical novelists. Conan Doyle wrote that Under the Red Robe had "the most dramatic opening of any historical novel I know," and Robert Louis Stevenson commented favourably both on the first chapter and on the surprise which the author keeps to the very end. Siegfried Sassoon in his autobiography described his excitement as a schoolboy on first reading a copy.[4] Half a century after its publication, Roger Lancelyn Green characterized the novel as having no dull moment."
Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France
Author: Stanley John WeymanPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 823
Book Description
"Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France" presents the collection of three historical adventure novels by Stanley John Weyman. Written over 100 years ago, they represent the events of the mid 17th century and grant a reader a lot of adventure, mysteries, court intrigues, and much more.