The Bravo: A Tale by James Fenimore Cooper
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| Author | Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
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| Title | The Bravo: A Tale |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Bravo: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century that depicts the complex social and political landscape of Venice. The story is projected against the backdrop of a fading republic, exploring the lives of various characters, including the young nobleman Don Camillo Monforte and the enigmatic figure known as Jacopo Frontoni, as they navigate issues of allegiance, justice, and fate in a deeply stratified society. The opening of the novel vividly illustrates a bustling Venetian evening, with an array of characters converging in the famous Piazza San Marco, as a gondolier named Gino meets his friend Stefano. They discuss recent events in Venice, including the drowning of a noble and the rumors surrounding a dangerous man named Jacopo Frontoni. Gino is tasked by his master, Don Camillo, to deliver a confidential letter to this mysterious individual, prompting a series of encounters filled with tension and intrigue. The interactions hint at the complex power dynamics in Venice, as well as the personal tribulations faced by those entangled within its political web. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Venice (Italy) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10363 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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