Vanina Vanini; Pallianon herttuatar: Kaksi kertomusta by Stendhal

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Author Stendhal, 1783-1842
Translator Tuura, Timo, 1885-1963
Title Vanina Vanini; Pallianon herttuatar: Kaksi kertomusta
Note Reading ease score: 31.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Translations of "Vanina Vanini" and "La Duchesse De Palliano."
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Vanina Vanini; Pallianon herttuatar: Kaksi kertomusta" by Stendhal is a fictional tale written in the early 19th century. The book revolves around the character of Vanina Vanini, a young noblewoman in Rome, as she navigates a world filled with socialites, political turmoil, and romantic entanglements, reflecting the complexities of youth, pride, and revolution. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a lavish ball hosted by the Duke de B---- in Rome, where the beautiful and proud Vanina captures the attention of all present, only to be vexed by the formalities of her noble suitors. Amid the festivities, rumors emerge of a young carbonaro who escaped prison, igniting her curiosity and setting the stage for her rebellious inclinations. As we delve further into the story, we witness her growing fascination with the young rebel, Pietro Missirilli, exploring themes of love, duty, and the desire for freedom in a society steeped in political oppression. The opening establishes a rich backdrop of social dynamics while hinting at the inner conflicts that will drive Vanina's character development throughout the proceeding events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italy -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Short stories, French -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 55441
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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