Mattea by George Sand
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| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
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| Title | Mattea |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Mattea" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a richly described Venice, where the central character is Mattea, a fourteen-year-old girl caught between her aspirations and the oppressive control of her parents, particularly her tyrannical mother, Loredana. As she navigates her burgeoning beauty and the suitors it attracts, Mattea finds herself drawn to Abul, a Turkish merchant, complicating her familial obligations and personal desires. The opening of the novel introduces a stormy day in Venice, setting the scene for Ser Zacomo Spada, a wealthy silk merchant, who struggles comically with a runaway hat while caught in a sudden downpour. As this amusing calamity unfolds, we learn of his daughter, Mattea, and the weighty concerns surrounding her impending future. Zacomo grapples with pride in his daughter's beauty and potential marriage prospects, but he is increasingly distressed by her mysterious attachment to Abul, a wealthy Turk. This attachment is discussed with the princess Veneranda, who offers insights and advice, foreshadowing the conflicts to come. Through these interactions, Sand establishes Mattea's internal conflict and the dynamics of love, society, and cultural differences that will shape her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12865 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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