Project Gutenberg 2003-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 138 Meredith, George 1828 1909 Vittoria — Volume 4 This etext was produced by David Widger "Vittoria — Volume 4" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a dramatic and politically charged setting, centering on the eponymous character, Vittoria, a talented prima donna who captivates an Italian audience with her singing at an opera. The story hints at themes of love, national identity, and the personal struggles amid the backdrop of sociopolitical unrest. The opening portion immerses readers in the electrifying atmosphere of an opera performance, where Vittoria's dramatic portrayal of a character named Camilla evokes intense emotions from her audience. As she sings, the audience is skeptical and critical, yet eventually succumbs to her talent. The scene reveals the complexities of her character—caught between her artistic ambitions and the threats facing her, underscored by the presence of political tensions and personal rivalries, particularly concerning her lover, Carlo Ammiani. Moreover, Vittoria's triumph on stage juxtaposes her internal turmoil and foreshadows the troubles that will follow, setting the stage for a narrative rife with conflict and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction War stories Italy -- History -- Revolution of 1848 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Novels 185045 2025-10-02T10:53:58.207887 text/html 184866 2025-01-09T00:19:35.803025 text/html 143710 2025-10-02T10:54:04.118844 application/epub+zip 145652 2025-10-02T10:54:01.072861 application/epub+zip 135906 2025-10-02T10:53:59.855827 application/epub+zip 291779 2025-10-02T10:54:06.337808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277305 2025-10-02T10:54:03.444819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260627 2022-09-02T14:38:36.535795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162400 2025-10-02T10:53:57.942854 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 157461 2020-12-28T00:44:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17438 2025-10-02T10:54:06.461801 application/rdf+xml 15491 2025-10-02T10:54:00.352856 image/jpeg 3985 2025-10-02T10:54:00.101824 image/jpeg 63761 2020-12-28T00:44:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 145473 2025-10-02T10:53:58.224882 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