The Commune - Paul Margueritte - Bog

The Commune: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by French author Paul Margueritte and first published in 1904. The story is set in Paris during the spring of 1871, during the time of the Paris Commune, a political and social movement that sought to establish a democratic government in France. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a young journalist, a wealthy bourgeois family, and a group of working-class revolutionaries, as they navigate the tumultuous events of the Commune. The book explores themes of class struggle, political ideology, and the human cost of revolution, and offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in Paris during this pivotal moment in French history. Margueritte's writing is noted for its realism, its attention to detail, and its sympathetic portrayal of the working-class characters who played a central role in the Commune. The Commune: A Novel is considered a classic of French literature and a significant contribution to the genre of historical fiction.Translated By Frederic Lees And Robert B. Douglas.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.