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Heyse, Paul
1830
1914
Heise, Paul
Heyse, Paul Johann Ludwig von
Wilson, Mary
L'Arrabiata and Other Tales
L'Arrabiata -- Count Ernest's home -- Blind -- Walter's little mother -- The dead lake and other tales: A fortnight at the dead lake. Doomed. Beatrice. Beginning, and end.
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
"L'Arrabiata and Other Tales" by Paul Heyse is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work features various narratives, with the titular story "L'Arrabiata" centering around the character Laurella, a headstrong young woman from Sorrento, and her interactions with a priest and a boatman named Antonio. The stories capture themes of love, personal struggle, and social dynamics in a richly described Italian coastal setting. The opening of "L'Arrabiata" introduces us to a bustling morning along the marina beneath the cliffs of Sorrento, where fishermen and their families are at work. Laurella, described as fierce and set apart from her peers due to her unconventional behavior, catches the attention of the local priest and boatman. As she travels to Capri with the priest, she shares a poignant backstory—revealing her painful experiences with her father’s abusive treatment of her mother, which shapes her views on love and relationships. This establishes a tone of melancholy and resilience as Laurella grapples with her determination to remain independent and resistant to romantic entanglements, setting the stage for deeper explorations of her character and conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: German Literature
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