Project Gutenberg 2003-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 141 Meredith, George 1828 1909 Vittoria — Volume 3 This etext was produced by David Widger "Vittoria — Volume 3" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal passion in Italy, with a focus on the titular character, Vittoria, and her companion Carlo Ammiani, who traverse their intertwined fates in a time of unrest. The story contemplates themes of nationalism, love, and the struggles of the individual against societal pressures, particularly through the lens of art and personal sacrifice. At the start of the narrative, Carlo Ammiani escorts Vittoria to the Maestro's door, establishing a tense atmosphere that hints at the conflicts and intense emotions that will unfold. Their conversation reveals both their personal histories and a sense of impending turmoil as they navigate their patriotism and aspirations for Italy's future. Vittoria expresses a fervent desire to contribute to the cause of Italian freedom, yet struggles with the weight of her duty and the reality of the challenges ahead. The opening also introduces other characters, including Luigi, a spy, and Antonio-Pericles, who represent different facets of the societal and political landscape, setting the stage for the tensions and conflicts that will develop throughout the story. Overall, the beginning captures the essence of a dramatic journey towards self-realization and national identity amidst the throes of societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction War stories Italy -- History -- Revolution of 1848 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Novels 161221 2025-10-02T10:53:50.074901 text/html 161042 2025-01-09T00:19:26.601087 text/html 137791 2025-10-02T10:53:55.605857 application/epub+zip 138589 2025-10-02T10:53:52.778919 application/epub+zip 128126 2025-10-02T10:53:51.694899 application/epub+zip 279705 2025-10-02T10:53:57.714820 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266421 2025-10-02T10:53:54.945891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249865 2022-09-02T14:38:26.765781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144535 2025-10-02T10:53:49.821894 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 139596 2020-12-28T00:43:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17721 2025-10-02T10:53:57.841820 application/rdf+xml 15479 2025-10-02T10:53:52.187884 image/jpeg 3980 2025-10-02T10:53:51.937870 image/jpeg 57492 2020-12-28T00:43:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 139471 2025-10-02T10:53:50.088875 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