Project Gutenberg 2006-08-14 Public domain in the USA. 445 Cantù, Cesare 1804 1895 Cantu, Cesare Margherita Pusterla: Racconto storico Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Margherita Pusterla: Racconto storico" by Cesare Cantù is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work is set against the backdrop of 14th-century Italy during the tumultuous times of the Visconti family in Milan, focusing on the life and struggles of the titular character, Margherita Pusterla, as well as the social and political dynamics of her era. The novel intertwines themes of love, duty, and the intertwining fates of noble families, giving readers insight into the personal and public conflicts faced by its characters. The opening portion of the narrative introduces the reader to a vibrant scene in March 1340, wherein a grand festival is held in Mantua, showcasing the extravagant lifestyle of the ruling Gonzaga family amidst the backdrop of power struggles in Lombardy. Key figures, including the protagonists Franciscolo Pusterla and his wife Margherita, are introduced against the celebratory atmosphere. Margherita's poignant role unfolds as she is depicted observing the festivities while care for her son underscores her personal investments amidst the political schemes at play. Additionally, the narrative hints at deeper themes of loyalty and ambition as it introduces characters involved in consequential decisions, foreshadowing the tumult and heartaches that will arise from their intertwined fates. The depth of character and richly drawn historical context serve as a captivating gateway into Cantù's exploration of love and societal challenges in a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 37.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. it Fiction PQ Text IT Romanzi storici Category: Historical Novels 997794 2025-08-08T07:23:01.024182 text/html 997615 2025-01-08T07:42:30.159096 text/html 486117 2025-08-08T07:23:12.434123 application/epub+zip 501097 2025-08-08T07:23:04.491144 application/epub+zip 479286 2025-08-08T07:23:03.205162 application/epub+zip 835906 2025-08-08T07:23:18.938086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 790373 2025-08-08T07:23:11.592150 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 738691 2022-09-09T07:16:36.078914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 942609 2025-08-08T07:23:00.290172 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 934925 2006-08-14T08:38:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17702 2025-08-08T07:23:19.062077 application/rdf+xml 15461 2025-08-08T07:23:03.697153 image/jpeg 3472 2025-08-08T07:23:03.453170 image/jpeg 381809 2006-08-14T08:38:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 480212 2025-08-08T07:23:01.123197 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 it.wikipedia en.wikipedia