Il duca d'Atene by Niccolò Tommaseo

"Il duca d'Atene" by Niccolò Tommaseo is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book is largely centered around the political turmoil and conspiracies in Florence, focusing on the character of Antonio degli Adimari and his daughter Matilde, amid the oppressive rule of the duke, Gualtieri. Through the lens of political intrigue and personal conflict, it explores themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for freedom. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a tense atmosphere in Florence, where conspirators plot against the duke. We meet Tile de' Cavicciuli and Filippo Bordoni, who discuss the impending conspiracy to overthrow Gualtieri. The conversation unveils the motivations behind their actions, driven by both personal vendettas and a desire for liberty. Meanwhile, Matilde, unaware of the political machinations surrounding her, is caught in her own emotional turmoil, torn between her love for Rinaldo, a foreign knight, and the dangers that her father's political involvement entails. The stage is set for an impending clash between the forces of tyranny and those yearning for liberty, creating an atmosphere thick with suspense and foreshadowing future conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Tommaseo, Niccolò, 1802-1874
Title Il duca d'Atene
Credits Produced by Giovanni Fini, Carlo Traverso and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 45.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Gualtieri di Brienne, duca di Atene, -1356 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 46847
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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