| Author |
Stendhal, 1783-1842 |
| Translator |
Scott-Moncrieff, C. K. (Charles Kenneth), 1889-1930 |
| Title |
The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues
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| Summary |
"The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2" by Stendhal is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. It continues the tale of Fabrizio del Dongo, a young man caught in the political intrigues of the Italian court, showcasing the complexities of love, power, and personal ambition. Key characters include the Duchessa Sanseverina, a passionate and cunning noblewoman determined to protect her nephew Fabrizio, and the Prince of Parma, a manipulative ruler whose decisions have significant implications for Fabrizio’s fate. The opening of the volume sees Fabrizio embroiled in legal trouble as he faces potential punishment for defending himself in a duel. Meanwhile, the Duchessa Raversi schemes for the Prince's favor while dealing with the political fallout from her actions. The tension builds as the Duchessa Sanseverina fervently strives to influence the Prince to show clemency towards Fabrizio, revealing her conflicting emotions of love and desperation. While the narrative explores the dynamics of power within the court, it also delves into the personal sacrifices made by the characters, hinting at the tragic ramifications of their entangled lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Subject |
Parma (Italy) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Italy -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Young men -- Italy -- Parma -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66375 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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