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Title: La Duchesse De Palliano
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_duchessa_di_Paliano
Summary: "La Duchesse De Palliano" by Stendhal is a historical novel written in the early 19th century, specifically in the late 1830s. Set against the backdrop of 16th-century Italy, this work explores themes of love, betrayal, and the intricate dynamics of power among the aristocracy. The narrative unfolds within the context of the Catholic Church's influence and the passionate nature of its characters amidst political intrigues. The story revolves around the tragic fate of the Carafa family, particularly focusing on the titular duchess and the consequences of her relationships. The duchess, initially depicted as a proud and intelligent woman, navigates her tumultuous life while being married to the powerful Duke of Palliano, whose family becomes embroiled in scandal and violence. As the plot develops, the duchess becomes a pawn in the deadly games of ambition and revenge that characterize the lives of her husband and his relatives. The narrative culminates in a series of violent confrontations, revealing the stark realities of loyalty, honor, and the dire consequences of unchecked passions that define the characters’ fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stendhal, 1783-1842
EBook No.: 803
Published: Feb 1, 1997
Downloads: 103
Language: French
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: La Duchesse De Palliano
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_duchessa_di_Paliano
Summary: "La Duchesse De Palliano" by Stendhal is a historical novel written in the early 19th century, specifically in the late 1830s. Set against the backdrop of 16th-century Italy, this work explores themes of love, betrayal, and the intricate dynamics of power among the aristocracy. The narrative unfolds within the context of the Catholic Church's influence and the passionate nature of its characters amidst political intrigues. The story revolves around the tragic fate of the Carafa family, particularly focusing on the titular duchess and the consequences of her relationships. The duchess, initially depicted as a proud and intelligent woman, navigates her tumultuous life while being married to the powerful Duke of Palliano, whose family becomes embroiled in scandal and violence. As the plot develops, the duchess becomes a pawn in the deadly games of ambition and revenge that characterize the lives of her husband and his relatives. The narrative culminates in a series of violent confrontations, revealing the stark realities of loyalty, honor, and the dire consequences of unchecked passions that define the characters’ fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stendhal, 1783-1842
EBook No.: 803
Published: Feb 1, 1997
Downloads: 103
Language: French
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.