Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 by F. Marion Crawford
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| Author | Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
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| Illustrator | Castaigne, J. André, 1861-1929 |
| Title | Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2" by F. Marion Crawford is a historical novel set in the mid-19th century. The story primarily revolves around Sister Maria Addolorata, a young woman from the noble Braccio family, who is thrust into a life in a Carmelite convent against her wishes, laden with themes of duty, repression, and personal sacrifice in a rigid patriarchal society. The narrative begins by painting a vivid picture of Subiaco, its history, and the struggle of its inhabitants, introducing the reader to the melding of personal anguish with broader societal constraints. The opening of the novel establishes its historical context and the central character's plight as Maria Addolorata grapples with her forced commitment to a life of seclusion and the weight of family tradition that demands her presence in the convent. It unfolds her internal conflict vividly; while she possesses beauty and a longing for life outside the convent walls, she is resigned to her fate owing to familial pressure and societal norms. The dynamics between Maria and the abbess, her aunt, foreshadow the tension and conflict to come, as they represent contrasting views on faith, duty, and individuality. Additionally, the narrative introduces other key figures, such as the passionate Annetta and the enigmatic doctor, Angus Dalrymple, hinting at a broader web of relationships that will develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Italy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26327 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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