The Bravo: A Tale by James Fenimore Cooper

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Author Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Title The Bravo: A Tale
Note Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Bravo: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century that depicts the complex social and political landscape of Venice. The story is projected against the backdrop of a fading republic, exploring the lives of various characters, including the young nobleman Don Camillo Monforte and the enigmatic figure known as Jacopo Frontoni, as they navigate issues of allegiance, justice, and fate in a deeply stratified society. The opening of the novel vividly illustrates a bustling Venetian evening, with an array of characters converging in the famous Piazza San Marco, as a gondolier named Gino meets his friend Stefano. They discuss recent events in Venice, including the drowning of a noble and the rumors surrounding a dangerous man named Jacopo Frontoni. Gino is tasked by his master, Don Camillo, to deliver a confidential letter to this mysterious individual, prompting a series of encounters filled with tension and intrigue. The interactions hint at the complex power dynamics in Venice, as well as the personal tribulations faced by those entangled within its political web. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10363
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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