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 Project Gutenberg 1997-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 113 Stendhal 1783 1842 Marie-Henri Beyle Beyle, Marie Henri La Duchesse De Palliano Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_duchessa_di_Paliano "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 ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Love stories Italy -- Fiction PQ Text FR Nouvelles Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 82510 2025-08-01T07:24:26.251923 text/html 82331 2025-01-07T13:13:43.302530 text/html 98931 2025-08-01T07:24:29.987919 application/epub+zip 97843 2025-08-01T07:24:27.855915 application/epub+zip 97843 2025-08-01T07:24:26.803923 application/epub+zip 213677 2025-08-01T07:24:31.556899 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207382 2025-08-01T07:24:29.399942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162321 2022-09-01T08:13:36.801301 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71761 2025-08-01T07:24:26.030930 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70378 2013-10-05T12:56:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 27456 2013-10-05T12:56:50 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18068 2025-08-01T07:24:31.709903 application/rdf+xml 15239 2025-08-01T07:24:27.290933 image/jpeg 4263 2025-08-01T07:24:27.044956 image/jpeg 98870 2025-08-01T07:24:26.259935 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia