Le Speronare by Alexandre Dumas
"Le Speronare" by Alexandre Dumas is a travel narrative published in 1842. The work chronicles Dumas's journey through the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in August 1835, accompanied by painter Louis Godefroy Jadin. From Naples to Sicily's volcanic landscapes and ancient temples, Dumas encounters brigands, captivating locals, and dramatic stories of lawlessness and honor. The narrative blends vivid descriptions of Mediterranean beauty with colorful anecdotes and historical accounts, including the famous Sicilian
Vespers, capturing the enchantment and danger of southern Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le Speronare |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Speronare |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Anne Dreze, Marc D'Hooghe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Sicily (Italy) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8863 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 31, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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