Valperga Volume 3 (of 3) by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
"Valperga Volume 3 (of 3)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life and struggles of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca, as well as his interactions with various characters, including Euthanasia and Beatrice, amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and personal turmoil. The narrative likely explores themes of power, love, suffering, and the darker aspects of human nature in a tumultuous
historical setting. At the start of the volume, we are introduced to the witch of the forest, who engages in a conversation with Bindo, expressing her foresight regarding impending trials for Castruccio. Bindo, who is wracked with feelings of anger and hatred towards the prince, is drawn into her machinations. The opening also provides a glimpse of Euthanasia's emotional struggles as she mourns the transformation that Castruccio has undergone, turning from a once-noble figure into a tyrant. This complex web of characters and their conflicting emotions sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes of destiny, moral decay, and the personal costs of ambition as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Valperga Volume 3 (of 3) or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valperga_(novel) |
| Credits |
Produced by Amanda Fish and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Castracani, Castruccio, 1281-1328 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Guelfs and Ghibellines -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | Condottieri -- Fiction |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 1268-1492 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Lucca (Italy) -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63339 |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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