| Author |
D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938 |
| Commentator |
Boyd, Ernest Augustus, 1887-1946 |
| Translator |
Harding, Georgina |
| Translator |
Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945 |
| Uniform Title |
Il piacere. English
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| Title |
The Child of Pleasure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Il_Piacere
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Child of Pleasure" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and passions of its central character, Count Andrea Sperelli, an aristocrat who embodies the pursuit of sensual pleasure and artistic appreciation. As he navigates the social elite of Rome, the novel delves into themes of love, beauty, and the consequences of hedonism, inviting readers into a world of intense emotions and complex relationships. At the start of the novel, we meet Andrea Sperelli, who is invited to dine with his cousin, Marchesa d'Ateleta, where he is introduced to the enchanting Duchess of Scerni, Elena Muti. Andrea feels an immediate connection with Elena, drawing him into her alluring presence, and he expresses a desire for deeper intimacy with her. The opening portion of the book establishes the glamorous yet psychologically intricate society of Rome, filled with wit, beauty, and underlying tension as Andrea grapples with his desires amid a backdrop of flirtation and rivalry. As he interacts with Elena and other characters at the Marchesa's lavish dinner party, the reader is introduced to themes of love and the struggle between moral constraints and sensual indulgence that will shape the narrative. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20015 |
| Release Date |
Dec 4, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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