The Old Yellow Book: Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book by Hodell
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"The Old Yellow Book: Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book" by Charles W. Hodell is an edited and translated historical text related to a notorious murder trial, presumably from the late 19th century. The volume serves as a supplementary source to Robert Browning's dramatic poem "The Ring and the Book," drawing significantly on a controversial case that involves themes of crime, legal proceedings, and societal views on adultery and
honor. Central to the narrative are its characters, including the accused Guido Franceschini, his victim and wife Francesca Pompilia, and the priest Caponsacchi, whose entangled fates reveal the depth of human intrigue and tragedy. The opening of the book introduces readers to the shocking murder case that unfolded in Rome, beginning with the brutal killing of the Comparini. The text recounts the societal context and the ensuing legal battle over Guido Franceschini, who allegedly killed his wife Pompilia and her parents in a fit of rage stemming from accusations of adultery. It details the public's fascination with the trial and the arguments made by both the defense and prosecution, exploring the intricate themes of honor, morality, and the law as they play a critical role in determining the outcome for the individuals involved. The material highlights how Browning encountered this historical record, which captivates him and ultimately inspires his poetic work, reflecting on complex human emotions, societal values, and the law in 17th-century Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Hodell, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1872-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Old Yellow Book: Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book |
| Series Title | Everyman's library, no. 503 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KJ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Europe |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Browning, Robert, 1812-1889. Ring and the book -- Sources |
| Subject | Franceschini, Pompilia, 1680-1698 |
| Subject | Trials (Murder) -- Italy -- Rome -- History -- 17th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Law -- Italy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38238 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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