Die Äbtissin von Castro by Stendhal
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"Die Äbtissin von Castro" by Stendhal is a historical novella written during the early 19th century. The story explores themes of love and rivalry in the context of Roman nobility, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between the beautiful and devout Prinzessin Campobasso and her equally captivating cousin, Gräfin Orsini, set against the backdrop of their tangled love lives and societal pressures. At the start of the novella, we are introduced to the
vibrant atmosphere of Rome in 1726, where the powerful and ornate life of the papal court plays a significant role. The narrative centers around the rivalry between Prinzessin Campobasso and Gräfin Orsini, both of whom vie for love and status, each showcasing their distinct personalities. The Campobasso, in the midst of a passionate affair with the young Chevalier von Sénecé, finds herself engulfed in the emotional turmoil of love and jealousy, especially when sensing Sénecé's lingering interest in her cousin Orsini. As the plot unfolds, the complexities of love, duty, and the consequences of rivalry take center stage, setting the stage for the ensuing drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stendhal, 1783-1842 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | L'Abbesse de Castro. German |
| Title | Die Äbtissin von Castro |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Hagen von Eitzen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Italy -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14330 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14330-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 615 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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