Römerinnen: Zwei Novellen by Stendhal

"Römerinnen: Zwei Novellen" by Stendhal is a collection of novellas written in the early 19th century. This work intricately explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complex social fabric of Rome during its vibrant historical backdrop. The stories focus on strong female characters navigating their desires and societal expectations in a world filled with intrigue. The opening of the first novella, "Vanina Vanini," introduces us to a grand ball in Rome, hosted by the wealthy Duca di Bracciano, where the beautiful and proud Vanina captures everyone's attention. Amidst the festivities, we learn of her disdain for Roman society and her troubled relationship with her father, Prince Hasdrubal Vanini, who desires her to marry a prestigious suitor. Vanina's fascination with a wounded young Carbonaro, who has escaped from prison, leads her into a deep emotional conflict, particularly as she discovers secret ties between her family and the world of political rebellion. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of love's tumultuous nature and the social constraints that challenge personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Stendhal, 1783-1842
Title Römerinnen: Zwei Novellen
Contents Vanina Vanini -- Die Fürstin von Campobasso.
Credits Produced by Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories
Subject French fiction -- Translations into German
Category Text
eBook-No. 38547
Release Date
Last Update Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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