| Author |
Nencioni, Enrico, 1837-1896 |
| Title |
Medaglioni
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| Original Publication |
Roma: A. Sommaruga e C., 1883.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
La Pompadour -- La Du Barry -- Sofia Arnould -- Julie-Marianne -- Giulia Lespinasse -- La baronessa di Krüdener -- La contessa Guiccioli -- Elisabetta Barrett Browning -- La signora Carlyle -- Rachel.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Medaglioni" by Enrico Nencioni is a collection of biographical sketches and character studies written in the late 19th century. This work is a compilation of portraits focusing on significant women from history and literature, capturing their artistic traits and personal stories that shaped their identities. The sketches explore diverse figures, including renowned artists and socialites like Madame de Pompadour and the Comtesse Du Barry, presenting a vivid tableau of their lives and the societal dynamics of their times. The opening of "Medaglioni" introduces a nuanced examination of various women's personas, starting with Madame de Pompadour, highlighting her rise from humble beginnings to becoming the mistress of King Louis XV. Nencioni paints her as both captivating and politically astute, using her beauty and charm to gain influence at court. The narrative discusses the transformation of Pompadour into a vital force that revitalized the life at court, contrasted with the struggles of other women such as the Du Barry and Sofia Arnould, who also navigated the complexities of love, power, and societal expectations in a male-dominated world. Through these sketches, Nencioni not only illustrates individual stories but also reflects on the broader theme of women's roles and perceptions in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Du Barry, Jeanne Bécu, comtesse, 1743-1793
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| Subject |
Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764
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| Subject |
Women -- Biography
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| Subject |
Arnould, Madeleine Sophie, 1744-1803
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| Subject |
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861
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| Subject |
Carlyle, Jane Welsh, 1801-1866
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| Subject |
Guiccioli, Teresa, contessa di, 1800-1873
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| Subject |
Lespinasse, Julie de, 1732-1776
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| Subject |
Krüdener, Barbara Juliane, Freifrau von, 1764-1824
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| Subject |
Rachel, 1821?-1858
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| Subject |
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 -- Relations with women
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74414 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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