Cecilia: A Story of Modern Rome by F. Marion Crawford
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“Cecilia: A Story of Modern Rome” by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque setting of Rome, focusing on the character of Cecilia Palladio, a modern Italian girl grappling with the complexities of love, identity, and societal expectations. The narrative touches on themes of duty, desire, and the conflict between personal aspirations and family obligations, particularly as Cecilia navigates her relationships
with her friends and family. The opening of the novel introduces two central characters: Lamberto Lamberti, a rugged sailor and man of action, and Guido d'Este, an introspective dreamer with royal connections. They meet in a tranquil garden in Rome, where their conversation reveals the tension in Guido's life due to the demanding and exploitative nature of his aunt, the Princess Anatolie. As Lamberti offers his loyal friendship, Guido reveals his struggles with familial pressure and the threat of disgrace, highlighting the emotional depths both characters face. Their friendship contrasts with the expectations placed upon Guido by his aristocratic lineage, setting the stage for the ensuing complexities when Cecilia enters their lives and further intertwines their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02025439 |
| Title | Cecilia: A Story of Modern Rome |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Joanna Johnston and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Rome (Italy) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31723 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31723-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 558 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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