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Stendhal
1783
1842
Marie-Henri Beyle
Beyle, Marie Henri
Scott-Moncrieff, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
1889
1930
Scott-Moncrieff, Charles Kenneth
Moncrieff, Charles Kenneth Scott
Moncrieff, C. K. Scott
The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Charterhouse_of_Parma
Laura Natal Rodrigues
"The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2" by Stendhal is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. It continues the tale of Fabrizio del Dongo, a young man caught in the political intrigues of the Italian court, showcasing the complexities of love, power, and personal ambition. Key characters include the Duchessa Sanseverina, a passionate and cunning noblewoman determined to protect her nephew Fabrizio, and the Prince of Parma, a manipulative ruler whose decisions have significant implications for Fabrizio’s fate. The opening of the volume sees Fabrizio embroiled in legal trouble as he faces potential punishment for defending himself in a duel. Meanwhile, the Duchessa Raversi schemes for the Prince's favor while dealing with the political fallout from her actions. The tension builds as the Duchessa Sanseverina fervently strives to influence the Prince to show clemency towards Fabrizio, revealing her conflicting emotions of love and desperation. While the narrative explores the dynamics of power within the court, it also delves into the personal sacrifices made by the characters, hinting at the tragic ramifications of their entangled lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Love stories
Political fiction
Parma (Italy) -- Fiction
Italy -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Young men -- Italy -- Parma -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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