Little Novels of Italy by Maurice Hewlett
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| Author | Hewlett, Maurice, 1861-1923 |
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| LoC No. | 99004550 |
| Title | Little Novels of Italy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Madonna of the peach tree -- Ippolita in the hills -- Duchess of Nona -- Messer Cino and the live coal -- Judgment of Borso. |
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| Summary | "Little Novels of Italy" by Maurice Hewlett is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories transport readers to Italy, offering rich depictions of characters and the complexities of life, love, and society. The opening tale focuses on Giovanna Scarpa, a beautiful young woman of Verona, whose humble beginnings as a washerwoman complicate her quest for love and marriage amidst societal expectations and economic hardships. The opening of the book presents Giovanna, known as Vanna, who is burdened by her family's financial situation and her father's lackadaisical approach to life. Despite her beauty and virtue, the story illustrates how her lack of a dowry detracts from her desirability in the marriage market. As Vanna navigates her daily life, she becomes the focus of Baldassare Dardicozzo, an older merchant who, enchanted yet confounded by her allure, contemplates marriage despite the significant age difference. Their interactions, filled with humor and societal commentary, set the stage for the unfolding drama of love, sacrifice, and the clash of personal desires with familial and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20929 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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