CAPTAIN FRACASSE - THÉOPHILE GAUTIER

Immerse yourself in a fascinating story full of adventure, intrigue, and romance! Captain Fracasse is a captivating cloak-and-dagger novel that transports the reader to 17th-century France, where honor, love, and courage are invaluable. Discover the fate of a young nobleman who, under the influence of love and theater, decides to abandon his previous life to embark on a dangerous journey.

• Captivating plot: Full of twists and unforgettable characters.
• Colorful language: Théophile Gautier's masterful pen takes you back in time.
• Universal values: A story about love, dedication, and the pursuit of happiness.
• Historical context: The realities of 17th-century France are depicted with great attention to detail.
• Inspiring reading: Ideal for lovers of classic and adventure literature.
• Classic of the genre: One of the most famous cloak-and-dagger novels.

"Captain Fracasse" is a literary journey to the time of Louis XIII's reign, where court intrigues mix with daring duels, and noble honor is put to the test. The young Baron de Sigognac, an impoverished nobleman, under the influence of feelings for the beautiful actress Isabella, decides to leave his family estate and join a traveling theater troupe. Taking the pseudonym Captain Fracasse, he sets off into the unknown, ready to face all the adversities of fate.

Théophile Gautier's novel is not only a thrilling story of adventure and love, but also a valuable historical testimony about the time of feudal absolutism and the customs prevailing then. The author reproduces the atmosphere of the era with great precision, showing both the splendor of the royal court and the brutality of everyday life. Thanks to this, the reader can travel back in time and feel the atmosphere of 17th-century France.

Théophile Gautier, a French writer, poet, and critic, was one of the most outstanding representatives of Romanticism. His work is characterized by rich language, attention to form, and interest in the exotic. "Captain Fracasse" is one of his most popular works, which has permanently entered the canon of world literature. Siedmioróg Publishing House, known for its attention to editorial quality, puts into the hands of readers a beautifully published novel that will delight both younger and older lovers of literature.