Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel

Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel
Title Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel PDF eBook
Author Dr Sally Dugan
Publisher Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Pages 561
Release 2012-12-28
Genre Literary Criticism
ISBN 1409471047

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Since its publication in 1905, The Scarlet Pimpernel has experienced global success, not only as a novel but in theatrical and film adaptations. Sally Dugan charts the history of Baroness Orczy's elusive hero, from the novel's origins through its continuing afterlife, including postmodern appropriations of the myth. Drawing on archival research in Britain, the United States and Australia, her study shows for the first time how Orczy's nationalistic superhero was originally conceived as an anarchist Pole plotting against Tsarist Russia, rather than a counter-revolutionary Englishman. Dugan explores the unique blend of anarchy, myth and magic that emerged from the story's astonishing and complex beginnings and analyses the enduring elements of the legend. To his creator, the Pimpernel was not simply a swashbuckling hero but an English gentleman spreading English values among benighted savages. Dugan investigates the mystery of why this imperialist crusader has not only survived the decline of the meta-narratives surrounding his birth, but also continues to enthrall a multinational audience. Offering readers insights into the Pimpernel's appearances in print, in film and on the stage, Dugan provides a nuanced picture of the trope of the Scarlet Pimpernel and an explanation of the phenomenon's durability.

The Scarlet Pimpernel Illustrated

The Scarlet Pimpernel Illustrated
Title The Scarlet Pimpernel Illustrated PDF eBook
Author Baroness Orczy
Publisher
Pages 318
Release 2021-02-20
Genre
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"he Scarlet Pimpernel is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy, published in 1905. It was written after her stage play of the same title enjoyed a long run in London, having opened in Nottingham in 1903.The novel is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title is the nom de guerre of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life: apparently nothing more than a wealthy fop, but in reality a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist. The band of gentlemen who assist him are the only ones who know of his secret identity. He is known by his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). Marguerite Blakeney, his French wife, does not share his secret. She is approached by the new French envoy to England, Chauvelin, with a threat to her brother's life if she does not aid in the search for the Pimpernel. She aids him, and then discovers that the Pimpernel is also very dear to her. She sails to France to stop the envoy."

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Title The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel PDF eBook
Author Emmuska Orczy Orczy
Publisher Franklin Classics
Pages 320
Release 2018-10-10
Genre
ISBN 9780342218271

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel

The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Title The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel PDF eBook
Author Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 1974
Genre France
ISBN

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SIR PERCY HITS BACK

SIR PERCY HITS BACK
Title SIR PERCY HITS BACK PDF eBook
Author Emma Orczy
Publisher e-artnow
Pages 289
Release 2018-11-02
Genre Fiction
ISBN 8027245796

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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. For young and pretty Fleurette the revolution seems far away until an aristocratic neighbouring family is threatened. Now, the dangers are all too real, and she is accused of being a traitor. Fleurette's father is ironically Armand Chauvelin, the infamous prosecutor and a man who sent many people on the guillotine. For the first time the villainous agent is forced to ask his arch-enemy, the heroic Scarlet Pimpernel, for help.

Across a Star-Swept Sea

Across a Star-Swept Sea
Title Across a Star-Swept Sea PDF eBook
Author Diana Peterfreund
Publisher Balzer + Bray
Pages 0
Release 2014-10-14
Genre Young Adult Fiction
ISBN 9780062006172

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From Rampant and Ascendant author Diana Peterfreund comes this thrilling companion to For Darkness Shows the Stars, now in paperback. Across a Star-Swept Sea is a romantic science-fiction reimagining of the classic The Scarlet Pimpernel. Centuries after wars nearly destroyed civilization, the islands of Galatea and Albion stand alone, a paradise where even the Reduction—the devastating brain disorder that sparked the wars—is a distant memory. Yet on Galatea, an uprising against the aristocracy has turned deadly. The revolutionaries' weapon is a drug that damages their enemies' brains, and the only hope is a mysterious spy known as the Wild Poppy. On neighboring Albion, no one suspects that the Wild Poppy is actually famously frivolous teenage aristocrat Persis Blake. Her gossipy flutternotes are encrypted plans, her pampered sea mink is genetically engineered for spying, and her well-publicized new romance with handsome Galatean medic Justen Helo . . . is her most dangerous mission ever. When Persis discovers that Justen is keeping a secret that could plunge New Pacifica into another dark age, she realizes she's not just risking her heart, she's risking the world she's sworn to protect.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel
Title The Scarlet Pimpernel PDF eBook
Author Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy
Publisher Grosset & Dunlap
Pages 346
Release 1910
Genre English fiction
ISBN

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"Who is this man, this Scarlet Pimpernel?" Each day this question grew more pressing to the rulers of the French Revolution. Only this man and his band of followers threatened their total power. Only this maddeningly elusive figure defied the vast network of fanatics, informers, and secret agents that the Revolution spread out to catch its enemies. Some said this man of many disguises, endless ruses, and infinite daring was an exiled French nobleman, returned to wreak vengeance. Others said he was an English lord, seeking sheer adventure and supreme sport in playing the most dangerous game of all. But of only one thing could those who sought him be sure. They knew all too well the symbol of his presence, the blood-red flower known as the Scarlet Pimpernel.