| Author |
Staël, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine), 1766-1817 |
| Commentator |
Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933 |
| Illustrator |
Greig, R. S. |
| Title |
Corinne; Or, Italy. Volume 1 (of 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinne,_or_Italy
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Corinne; Or, Italy. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Madame de Staël is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the titular character, Corinne, a poetess in Rome, and her interactions with Lord Nelville, a Scottish peer with a troubled past. The book blends themes of love and literary exploration against the backdrop of Italy's art and culture, delving into the emotional and aesthetic philosophies of the time. The opening of the novel introduces Lord Oswald Nelville, who leaves Scotland for Italy, heavily burdened by grief from his father's death. He seeks solace in the beauty and diversity of Italy but is initially consumed by melancholy. As he travels, his state of mind reflects a deeper internal struggle, feeling disconnected from his surroundings and grappling with guilt and sadness. The journey becomes a key element of his search for redemption, and he unexpectedly meets Count d'Erfeuil, leading to insights about friendship and companionship amidst his emotional turmoil. This opening sets the stage for the exploration of not only personal relationships but also the intricate connection between art, culture, and the human experience. (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. |
16896 |
| Release Date |
Oct 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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