L'Abbesse De Castro by Stendhal
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Stendhal, 1783-1842
French
"L'Abbesse de Castro" by Stendhal is a novella published in 1839. Set in sixteenth-century Italy, this tale follows the forbidden romance between Elena di Campireali, a young woman of noble birth, and Giulio Branciforte, son of a brigand. Their passionate love faces violent family opposition, forced separation, and tragic misunderstandings. Years l...
documents Stendhal discovered during his Italian travels, this story explores love, revenge, and guilt against the backdrop of papal Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Sarah Nelson
1 week agoOut of sheer curiosity, the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Kimberly Rivera
2 months agoThis quickly became one of those books where the writing remains engaging even during complex sections. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.
Brian Martin
5 months agoAfter completing the first chapter, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. This book will stay with me for a long time.
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Donald Allen
4 months agoFrom an academic standpoint, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. Simply brilliant.