| Author |
Staël, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine), 1766-1817 |
| Translator |
Hill, Isabel, 1800-1842 |
| Translator |
L. E. L. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon), 1802-1838 |
| Title |
Corinne; or, Italy
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinne,_or_Italy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"Corinne; or, Italy" by Madame de Staël is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of Italy and revolves around a rich tapestry of themes including love, art, and the intellectual spirit of the time. The main character, Corinne, is portrayed as a gifted poet and improviser, capturing the hearts of those around her while embodying the essence of Italy's cultural heritage. At the start of the novel, we meet Lord Oswald Nevil, a Scotsman traveling to Italy in search of healing and solace after the death of his father. As he grapples with his grief and feelings of detachment, he gradually evolves in response to the vibrant landscapes and the historical richness of the regions he traverses. His journey is punctuated by his interactions with Count d'Erfeuil, who brings a more frivolous view on life, contrasting Oswald's profound melancholy. The narrative takes a sharp turn as Oswald learns about Corinne's impending coronation at the Capitol, awakening a curiosity that intertwines their fates, hinting at an evolving connection as the story unfolds through Italy's picturesque scenery and its cultural revival. (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 |
Nobility -- Scotland -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Italy -- History -- 1789-1815 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women poets -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52077 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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