Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 36 Elliot, Frances Minto Dickinson 1820 1898 Elliot, Frances Minto Elliot, F. M., Mrs. The Italians: A Novel Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Bill Hershey, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Italians: A Novel" by Frances Minto Dickinson Elliot is a historical novel set in the late 19th century that vividly captures Italian life and culture in the city of Lucca during a local festival. The narrative begins with a rich description of the preparations for the Festival of the Holy Countenance, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere, diverse characters, and social dynamics of the region. The story introduces several key figures, including the Marchesa Guinigi, her niece Enrica, and Count Mario Nobili, hinting at intricate relationships and conflicts among the characters that emerge as the festivities unfold. The opening of the novel immerses readers in the celebratory ambiance of Lucca, where preparations for the festival bring together a colorful crowd of locals, from peasants to aristocrats. As the festival progresses, contrasting scenes highlight the aloofness of the Marchesa Guinigi, who defiantly shuts herself away from the festivities, and her desires for social status and family honor that clash with the vibrancy outside her palace. Meanwhile, Enrica's fascination with Count Nobili emerges as a central thread; her love for the Count grows against the backdrop of her aunt's strict control and the societal expectations they both navigate. This dynamic, coupled with the intriguing festival setting, lays the groundwork for a compelling exploration of class, family, and personal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Lucca (Italy) -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 767305 767153 2024-10-05T17:38:01.445501 2023-10-06T05:14:28.713569 text/html text/html 767298 767146 2024-10-05T17:38:01.780500 2023-10-06T05:14:28.948570 text/html text/html 370468 2024-10-05T17:38:13.182442 application/epub+zip 382078 2024-10-05T17:38:05.149507 application/epub+zip 369199 2024-10-05T17:38:03.787494 application/epub+zip 653476 2024-10-05T17:38:19.598436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601758 2024-10-05T17:38:12.175459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 553764 2022-09-06T20:24:41.531168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 705514 705437 2024-10-05T17:38:00.861513 2023-10-06T05:14:28.293550 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 706639 2020-12-14T22:43:25 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 276090 2020-12-14T22:43:25 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 706633 2020-12-14T22:43:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 275996 2020-12-14T22:43:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21175 2024-10-05T17:38:19.734406 application/rdf+xml 13261 2024-10-05T17:38:04.343485 image/jpeg 3363 2024-10-05T17:38:04.062483 image/jpeg 365866 2024-10-05T17:38:01.844505 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia