Isis: Roman by comte de Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam
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"Isis" by comte de Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam is a philosophical novel written in the early 19th century. The book appears to explore deep themes of existence and human relationships through a narrative set in Italy, prominently featuring characters entangled in a web of ambition, societal expectations, and personal ideals, particularly focusing on Tullia Fabriana, a powerful and enigmatic woman. The opening of the novel introduces a vibrant soirée at the Palazzo
Pitti in Florence, showcasing the interactions between noble figures, including the young and attractive comte de Strally-d'Anthas and the mysterious Tullia Fabriana. As the prince Forsiani shares insights about the political intrigues of the time and hints at the captivating nature of Tullia, expectations start to build around her character. The narrative weaves together scenes of aristocratic engagement, foreshadowing the unfolding complexities of ambition and identity against a backdrop of societal pressures and historical significance, setting a tone of intrigue and philosophical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Villiers de L'Isle-Adam, Auguste, comte de, 1838-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | Isis: Roman |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isis_(r%C3%A9cit) |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37138 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37138-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 592 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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