Project Gutenberg 2021-10-15 Public domain in the USA. 193 Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft 1797 1851 Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley, Mary W. The Heir of Mondolfo Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Making of America Journals.) "The Heir of Mondolfo" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a romantic novel that likely originated during the late 19th century. Set in the picturesque backdrop of the Kingdom of Naples, the story explores themes of love, conflict, and social status as it follows the lives of Prince Ludovico and his tumultuous familial relationships, particularly with his father, Prince Fernando. The narrative delves into notions of honor and personal freedom, highlighting the struggles of a noble heir caught between the expectations of lineage and the desires of his heart. The story centers around Ludovico, who is raised under the tyrannical shadow of his father, Fernando, who despises him and intends for him to take holy orders. After a series of harsh treatments and the death of his beloved mother, Ludovico finds solace in the company of Viola, a gentle peasant girl. Their love blossoms, and they secretly marry, but their happiness is threatened by Fernando's relentless ambition and cruelty. When the prince learns of Ludovico's union, he forcibly separates the couple, leading to a dramatic pursuit and eventual reunion against all odds. The tale culminates in an exploration of familial duty, identity, and the transformative power of love, as Ludovico ultimately inherits Mondolfo while embracing his humble roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fathers and sons -- Fiction Social classes -- Fiction Husband and wife -- Fiction Naples (Kingdom) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Novels 100068 2025-06-26T09:05:27.355809 text/html 76671 2024-10-18T16:44:44 text/html 108917 2025-06-26T09:05:32.095922 application/epub+zip 108137 2025-06-26T09:05:29.768924 application/epub+zip 101714 2025-06-26T09:05:28.719898 application/epub+zip 188705 2025-06-26T09:05:33.821740 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181127 2025-06-26T09:05:31.460808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158625 2022-09-29T21:43:20.355181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91438 2025-06-26T09:05:27.016025 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71634 2024-10-18T16:44:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17396 2025-06-26T09:05:33.938794 application/rdf+xml 9961 2025-06-26T09:05:29.197796 image/jpeg 2724 2025-06-26T09:05:28.957797 image/jpeg 107356 2025-06-26T09:05:27.365772 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