Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 98 Elliot, Frances Minto Dickinson 1820 1898 Elliot, Frances Minto Elliot, F. M., Mrs. The Italians: A Novel E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Bill Hershey, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Italians: A Novel" by Frances Minto Dickinson Elliot is a historical novel set in the late 19th century that vividly captures Italian life and culture in the city of Lucca during a local festival. The narrative begins with a rich description of the preparations for the Festival of the Holy Countenance, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere, diverse characters, and social dynamics of the region. The story introduces several key figures, including the Marchesa Guinigi, her niece Enrica, and Count Mario Nobili, hinting at intricate relationships and conflicts among the characters that emerge as the festivities unfold. The opening of the novel immerses readers in the celebratory ambiance of Lucca, where preparations for the festival bring together a colorful crowd of locals, from peasants to aristocrats. As the festival progresses, contrasting scenes highlight the aloofness of the Marchesa Guinigi, who defiantly shuts herself away from the festivities, and her desires for social status and family honor that clash with the vibrancy outside her palace. Meanwhile, Enrica's fascination with Count Nobili emerges as a central thread; her love for the Count grows against the backdrop of her aunt's strict control and the societal expectations they both navigate. This dynamic, coupled with the intriguing festival setting, lays the groundwork for a compelling exploration of class, family, and personal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Lucca (Italy) -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 767311 2025-06-21T03:20:51.215628 text/html 767298 767146 2024-11-05T17:18:20.733963 2023-10-06T05:14:28.948570 text/html text/html 370534 2025-06-21T03:21:14.139051 application/epub+zip 382012 2025-06-21T03:21:01.565115 application/epub+zip 369134 2025-06-21T03:20:55.399644 application/epub+zip 653533 2025-06-21T03:21:25.242001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601874 2025-06-21T03:21:13.241066 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 553764 2022-09-06T20:24:41.531168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 705404 2025-06-21T03:20:50.451747 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 685591 2024-10-28T19:27:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11734 2025-06-21T03:21:25.458967 application/rdf+xml 13261 2025-06-21T03:21:00.703131 image/jpeg 3363 2025-06-21T03:21:00.414165 image/jpeg 365920 2025-06-21T03:20:51.278688 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia