| Author |
Barbieri, Ulisse, 1841-1899 |
| Title |
Il palazzo del diavolo, vol. 2/2 : Leggenda mantovana
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| Original Publication |
Milano: Battezzati, 1868.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano)
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| Summary |
"Il palazzo del diavolo, vol. 2/2 : Leggenda mantovana" by Ulisse Barbieri is a historical novel written in the late 19th century." This work immerses readers in a tale of love, honor, and revenge within the backdrop of Mantua's noble aristocracy. The central narrative revolves around Angela and Adolfo, whose love story unfolds amidst the intertwining themes of familial duty and personal vendetta. "The opening of the novel introduces the tender love between Angela and Adolfo, who revel in their dreams of a blissful life together, nourished by the approval of their families." However, their peaceful existence is soon disrupted by unforeseen circumstances, including the sudden summons of the marchese Gian Paolo to court duties, creating tension in their idyllic romance. Meanwhile, Adolfo is haunted by the memories of a tragic past, particularly the unresolved need to avenge his mother's death, which begins to overshadow his newfound happiness. This duality of love and revenge sets the stage for a gripping exploration of fate and moral dilemmas that the characters must face as their lives intertwine with dark secrets and the looming presence of the mysterious doctor in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Italian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73195 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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