Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 118 Staël, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) 1766 1817 Stael, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël-Holstein, Anne Louise Germaine Necker Baronne de De Staël, Madame (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël-Holstein, Germaine de Morlock, Frank J. Signora Fantastici (A Dramatic Proverb) Produced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock "Signora Fantastici (A Dramatic Proverb)" by Madame de Staël is a dramatic play written in the early 19th century. The work unfolds in a town in the German parts of Switzerland and revolves around the dynamics of a family, particularly the influence of the charming character Signora Fantastici on the lives of the de Kriegschenmahl family. The play explores themes of artistic expression versus conventional living, and the transformative power of creativity and imagination. The narrative follows Mr. and Mrs. de Kriegschenmahl and their two sons, Licidas and Rodolphe, as they navigate the upheaval caused by the arrival of Signora Fantastici and her daughter, Zepherina. Licidas is captivated by Signora Fantastici and her artistic life, which contrasts starkly with the mundane lives led by his parents. He expresses a desire to leave with her to Italy, an aspiration met with parental disapproval. Meanwhile, Rodolphe is swept into a playful interaction with Zepherina, leading to further complications. Ultimately, Signora Fantastici's charisma challenges the stifling norms of the de Kriegschenmahl household, prompting both humorous and poignant revelations about the importance of poetry, art, and the liberation from societal expectations. The play concludes with a celebration of the triumph of imagination and creativity over the dullness of routine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en French drama -- 19th century -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 60585 2025-08-02T12:21:20.531636 text/html 60406 2025-01-09T01:19:47.770529 text/html 104593 2025-08-02T12:21:25.897597 application/epub+zip 103411 2025-08-02T12:21:23.556635 application/epub+zip 85346 2025-08-02T12:21:22.452625 application/epub+zip 253294 2025-08-02T12:21:27.489590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244877 2025-08-02T12:21:25.222618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216955 2022-09-03T03:49:10.314468 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45276 2025-08-02T12:21:20.306627 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44909 2013-05-20T15:52:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17830 2025-08-02T12:21:27.616589 application/rdf+xml 18907 2025-08-02T12:21:22.939605 image/jpeg 4246 2025-08-02T12:21:22.693619 image/jpeg 16217 2013-05-20T15:55:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 105197 2025-08-02T12:21:20.537645 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia