Die Witwe von Pisa by Paul Heyse
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| Author | Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914 |
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| Title | Die Witwe von Pisa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau |
| Summary | "Die Witwe von Pisa" by Paul Heyse is a novella written in the mid-19th century, during the period of literary realism. The story revolves around a German architect who travels to Pisa, Italy, for research on leaning towers, only to become entangled in a romantic and somewhat comedic adventure with a young widow named Lucrezia. The novella explores themes of love, deception, and the contrasts between societal expectations and personal desires. In the narrative, the protagonist initially seeks a quiet place to work but instead finds himself captivated by Lucrezia's beauty and charm. Their interactions evolve from a mere landlord-tenant relationship to one rife with humor and tension, particularly as the architect discovers the mystery surrounding Lucrezia's deceased husband, Carlo. As the story unfolds, Carlo unexpectedly reappears, creating a complicated situation for both Lucrezia and the architect. Through witty dialogues and a series of misunderstandings, Heyse highlights the quirks of human relationships and the lengths one will go to for love, leading to a conclusion that is both surprising and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Italy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9086 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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