Romanzo d'una signorina per bene by Anna Vertua Gentile

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Author Vertua Gentile, Anna, 1850-1926
Title Romanzo d'una signorina per bene
Note Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Romanzo d'una signorina per bene" by Anna Vertua Gentile is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows the character Lucia, a young woman navigating her complex emotions, societal expectations, and familial relationships as she confronts issues of pride, love, and social status. At the start of the narrative, Lucia is depicted at her writing desk, musing on her solitude while expressing her feelings towards a friend who has abandoned her. Through a heartfelt letter, she reveals her inner turmoil and reflections on pride and vulnerability, highlighting her disdain for the superficialities of social class. The segment presents a vivid tableau of her life, contrasting her longing for genuine connection with the rigid expectations of her surroundings, all set against a backdrop of aspirational wealth and industrialism. Throughout this opening, readers gain insight into Lucia’s character and the tensions that will likely shape her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 22507
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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