| Author |
Sacchetti, Roberto, 1847-1881 |
| Title |
Candaule
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| Original Publication |
Italy: Treves, 1879.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Candaule -- Vigilia di nozze -- Riccardo il tiranno -- Da uno spiraglio.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Candaule" by Roberto Sacchetti is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds within the societal circles of Naples, featuring characters such as the boastful Baron di Ruoppolo and the cynical painter Attilio Carminati. The story likely explores themes of beauty, obsession, and the social dynamics among the wealthy, as it hints at a wager regarding the attractiveness of the baron’s wife. At the start of "Candaule," the setting is a lively discussion at the Club Sebeto, where the baron is losing at cards. Amidst the gambling, a wager arises that pits the baron's claim of having the world's most beautiful woman—his wife, Vittoria—against the painter's assertion of having a superior subject. The stakes of the bet lead to murmurs among the attendees, with a new character entering the scene, a young man who attempts to dispel the shamelessness of the wager. This initial conflict lays the groundwork for the intricate relationships and societal expectations that will follow as the baron grapples with his insecure pride in his wife’s beauty and the consequences that may stem from their bet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Short stories, Italian
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| Subject |
Italian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70925 |
| Release Date |
Jun 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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