| Author |
Rhoides, Emmanouel D., 1835-1904 |
| Title |
Η Πάπισσα Ιωάννα
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| Alternate Title |
Papess Joanne
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni
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| Summary |
"Η Πάπισσα Ιωάννα" by Emmanouel D. Rhoides is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the mythical tale of Pope Joan, a woman who disguises herself as a man to become a pope in medieval Italy. The narrative promises a blend of satire and historical context, shedding light on themes of gender, power, and religious authority. The opening of the novel sets a reflective tone, with the author recounting his early experiences in Italy where he first came across the legend of Pope Joan. The protagonist is drawn into a tumultuous historical backdrop marked by political upheaval in 1848, which ignites his curiosity about this infamous figure. Through a vivid description of a communal hiding amid the chaos of the revolution, Rhoides introduces the character of Joanna, a young woman who escapes a convent and eventually rises to prominence in the ecclesiastical hierarchy, setting the stage for her tragic fate as she navigates the complexities of identity and power. This introduction effectively entices the reader to delve deeper into the intertwining of history and fiction that characterizes the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
Joan, Pope (Legendary character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Church history -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Popes -- Legends -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27760 |
| Release Date |
Jan 9, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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