Zofloya, ou le Maure, Histoire du XVe siècle by Charlotte Dacre

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Author Dacre, Charlotte, 1782?-1825
Translator Viterne, Madame de
Title Zofloya, ou le Maure, Histoire du XVe siècle
Note Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Madeleine Fournier & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
Summary "Zofloya, ou le Maure, Histoire du XVe siècle" by Charlotte Dacre is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set during the late 15th century, this tale revolves around themes of seduction, betrayal, and the consequences of vice within a noble Venetian family. Central to the narrative is Victoria de Loredani, a proud and beautiful young woman, alongside the enigmatic and nefarious Count Adolphe, who disrupts the lives of the Loredani family. The opening of the story introduces us to a celebration for Victoria's birthday at her family's mansion in Venice, where the air is filled with festivities. As we meet Victoria, we learn about her vanity and arrogance, which are compounded by her mother's similar traits and her brother's volatile nature. The narrative then introduces Count Adolphe, a seductive outsider whose intention is to corrupt and destroy the familial bliss of the Loredani household. This intricate setup reveals the brewing tension and foreshadows the calamities that will ensue as Adolphe's presence begins to unravel the family dynamics, particularly affecting the emotions and moral compass of both Victoria and her mother, Laurina. The stage is set for a tale that explores how ambition, vanity, and wickedness lead to tragedy within the lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Horror tales
Subject Gothic fiction
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EBook-No. 45787
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Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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