Trevison koru-ompelijatar by Paul Heyse
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"Trevison koru-ompelijatar" by Paul Heyse is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative takes place against the backdrop of 14th-century Treviso, exploring themes of love, honor, and the intricacies of human relationships amid the sociopolitical struggles between neighboring towns. The main character, Giovanna, is a talented and beautiful embroiderer who becomes intertwined in a poignant love story that escalates through war, rivalry, and sacrifice. The opening of the
novel introduces readers to a group of people gathered in a villa on a rainy day, each attempting to maintain a cheerful disposition despite the gloomy weather outside. Among them is a middle-aged man, who seems absorbed in positive memories that contrast sharply with the dreariness enveloping the others. It is in this setting that he shares a captivating tale about Giovanna, an embroiderer in Treviso who becomes emotionally entangled with Attilio, a young hero seeking to redeem his city from the hands of aggressors. The story foreshadows an exploration of their deepening relationship, marked by both external conflicts and inner turmoil, setting the stage for a rich narrative filled with dramatic tension and character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967 |
| Uniform Title | Die Stickerin von Treviso. Finnish |
| Title | Trevison koru-ompelijatar |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 37.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64855 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64855-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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