Taking the Bastile Or Pitou the Peasant

Taking the Bastille (also known as Pitou the Peasant) is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas set during the French Revolution. It follows the story of Pitou a humble peasant who becomes embroiled in the revolutionary fervor sweeping France in the late 18th century. The novel while exploring the broader political upheavals of the time is also a personal journey of an ordinary man caught in extraordinary events.Pitou the central character is depicted as a brave yet unassuming young man who through a series of events becomes involved with the revolutionaries. His life takes a dramatic turn as he is drawn into the effort to storm the Bastille one of the most significant events of the French Revolution. The story provides a detailed emotional perspective of the period combining historical accuracy with elements of adventure and romance.