Project Gutenberg 2021-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 144 D'Annunzio, Gabriele 1863 1938 Annunzio, Gabriele d' Montenevoso, Gabriele d'Annunzio, principe di La vita di Cola di Rienzo Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive) "La vita di Cola di Rienzo" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of Cola di Rienzo, a notable figure from the medieval period known for his attempt to revive the power of the Roman Senate and restore Rome to its former grandeur. Through a rich narrative that intertwines personal traits with historical context, D'Annunzio presents a complex character in Rienzo, offering readers an immersive glimpse into the ambitions and struggles of the era. The opening of the text sets the tone with a prologue by the author, reflecting on the nature of biography and the distinction between historical figures celebrated for their deeds and lesser-known individuals who similarly shaped the fabric of society. D'Annunzio draws comparisons between noteworthy personalities and the personal anecdotes that highlight the essence of character in biographical writing. With vivid descriptions and introspective commentary, he expresses the challenges and privileges involved in portraying historical complexities—capturing both the grandeur of public life and the unique traits of individuals like Cola di Rienzo, who sought transformation amid the turbulence of their times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 36.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. it Historical fiction Rienzo, Cola di, -1354 -- Fiction Rome (Italy) -- History -- 476-1420 -- Fiction Revolutionaries -- Italy -- Rome -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 289515 2025-06-26T03:55:00.438158 text/html 265215 2024-10-18T13:08:31 text/html 328780 2025-06-26T03:55:04.516087 application/epub+zip 330731 2025-06-26T03:55:01.315162 application/epub+zip 170651 2025-06-26T03:55:00.880126 application/epub+zip 418712 2025-06-26T03:55:07.216094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397884 2025-06-26T03:55:04.115151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236335 2022-09-29T09:52:41.317232 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260553 2025-06-26T03:55:00.150171 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 240669 2024-10-18T13:08:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17955 2025-06-26T03:55:07.340104 application/rdf+xml 26701 2025-06-26T03:55:00.989119 image/jpeg 3494 2025-06-26T03:55:00.935156 image/jpeg 319243 2025-06-26T03:55:00.472168 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 it.wikipedia