The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 3 by Painter, Haslewood, and Jacobs
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"The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 3" by William Painter, Joseph Jacobs, and Haslewood is a collection of tales derived from Elizabethan versions of Italian and French novels, written during the late 19th century. This volume continues to explore themes of love, honor, and tragedy through narratives that reflect the complexities of romantic relationships and moral dilemmas faced by its characters. At the start of the volume, readers are introduced to the tragic
love story of Antonio Bologna and the Duchess of Malfi, set against the backdrop of court intrigue and familial conflict. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil of the Duchess, who, feeling trapped in her widowhood, desires Antonio's company while navigating the expectations of her noble status. The opening portion vividly captures their struggle for love amidst societal constraints and the weight of their decisions, portraying their secret marriage and its dire consequences as they grapple with honor, passion, and the looming threat of retribution from the Duchess's powerful family. This blend of romance and tragedy hints at the relentless interplay between desire and duty that characterizes the stories within this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Painter, William, 1540?-1594 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Haslewood, Joseph, 1769-1833 |
| Editor | Jacobs, Joseph, 1854-1916 |
| Title | The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 3 |
| Credits |
Produced by Meredith Bach, Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Italian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34840 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 511 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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