Project Gutenberg 2023-03-11 Public domain in the USA. 122 Capes, Bernard 1854 1918 Capes, B. E. J. Capes, Bernard Edward Joseph The pot of basil $aUnited Kingdom :$bCONSTABLE & COMPANY LTD., $c1913. an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "The Pot of Basil" by Bernard Capes is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue in 18th century Italy, the book revolves around the complex relationships involving an archduke and an infanta, showing how love and societal expectations intertwine with themes of ambition and personal aspirations. The story primarily follows the characters of Archduke Joseph and the Infanta Isabella, exploring the dynamics of nobility amidst romantic pursuits. The opening of "The Pot of Basil" paints a vivid picture of Colorno, Italy, where Archduke Joseph travels incognito with his friend Tiretta. Their journey is marked by a philosophical exchange that hints at the archduke’s character and the weight of royal expectations. A serendipitous encounter occurs when Joseph catches sight of Isabella, who stands in a picturesque yet precarious position as she attempts to reach a golden lily in the water. This moment sets off a series of social misinterpretations and introduces the notion of courtly love amid the realities of rank and decorum. The scene effectively sets the tone for the budding romance and the complications that will arise as societal norms and personal desires collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/12142691 20230308130814capes 1913 gb Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Italy -- History -- 1559-1789 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Novels 484447 2025-06-28T03:42:37.845347 text/html 486155 2023-03-11T13:18:31 text/html 386982 2025-06-28T03:42:43.299298 application/epub+zip 394757 2025-06-28T03:42:38.662394 application/epub+zip 262600 2025-06-28T03:42:38.246305 application/epub+zip 539625 2025-06-28T03:42:47.034308 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 512346 2025-06-28T03:42:42.946336 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447672 2025-06-28T03:42:36.698366 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 447406 2023-03-11T13:18:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18021 2025-06-28T03:42:47.166285 application/rdf+xml 7904 2025-06-28T03:42:38.360362 image/jpeg 1475 2025-06-28T03:42:38.303313 image/jpeg 176507 2023-03-11T13:18:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 378573 2023-03-11T13:18:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 379126 2025-06-28T03:42:37.886373 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