# Le capitaine Fracasse

By Théophile Gautier.

"Le capitaine Fracasse" by Théophile Gautier is a swashbuckling novel published in 1863. The story follows the impoverished Baron de Sigognac, who lives in his crumbling manor until he falls for Isabelle, a young actress. He joins her theater troupe and adopts the stage name "Captain Fracasse." When a ruthless duke becomes his rival for Isabelle's affections, Sigognac must face duels, assassins, and a kidnapping to protect the woman he loves. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: French
- Illustrator: Gustave Doré
- Subjects: France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 -- Fiction

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