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Title: Romola
Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Nick Hodson
Summary: "Romola" by George Eliot is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 15th-century Florence, exploring themes of love, politics, and personal integrity against the rich tapestry of Renaissance life. The central character introduced is Tito Melema, a young Greek who finds himself in Florence after surviving a shipwreck, leading to a series of encounters that promise to shape his fate amidst the complexities of the city. At the start of the novel, readers are immersed in the dazzling yet tumultuous atmosphere of Florence on the eve of Lorenzo de’ Medici’s death. The prologue sets the scene with a poetic reflection on the city's historical continuity and the eternal struggles of humanity. The story then shifts to Tito, who is discovered by a pedlar named Bratti as he wakes up on the streets of Florence. Their interaction hints at Tito's precarious situation as a newcomer in a city buzzing with politics and intrigue. As Tito seeks sustenance and a place to belong, he encounters various characters that foreshadow the challenges and relationships that will define his journey, particularly with Bardo de’ Bardi and his daughter Romola, who become pivotal figures in the unfolding narrative. The opening sets the stage for a deeply textured exploration of identity and morality in a time of great change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880
EBook No.: 24020
Published: Dec 24, 2007
Downloads: 492
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Savonarola, Girolamo, 1452-1498 -- Fiction
Subject: Women -- Italy -- Florence -- Fiction
Subject: Greeks -- Italy -- Florence -- Fiction
Subject: Self-sacrifice -- Fiction
Subject: Florence (Italy) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Romola
Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Nick Hodson
Summary: "Romola" by George Eliot is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 15th-century Florence, exploring themes of love, politics, and personal integrity against the rich tapestry of Renaissance life. The central character introduced is Tito Melema, a young Greek who finds himself in Florence after surviving a shipwreck, leading to a series of encounters that promise to shape his fate amidst the complexities of the city. At the start of the novel, readers are immersed in the dazzling yet tumultuous atmosphere of Florence on the eve of Lorenzo de’ Medici’s death. The prologue sets the scene with a poetic reflection on the city's historical continuity and the eternal struggles of humanity. The story then shifts to Tito, who is discovered by a pedlar named Bratti as he wakes up on the streets of Florence. Their interaction hints at Tito's precarious situation as a newcomer in a city buzzing with politics and intrigue. As Tito seeks sustenance and a place to belong, he encounters various characters that foreshadow the challenges and relationships that will define his journey, particularly with Bardo de’ Bardi and his daughter Romola, who become pivotal figures in the unfolding narrative. The opening sets the stage for a deeply textured exploration of identity and morality in a time of great change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880
EBook No.: 24020
Published: Dec 24, 2007
Downloads: 492
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Savonarola, Girolamo, 1452-1498 -- Fiction
Subject: Women -- Italy -- Florence -- Fiction
Subject: Greeks -- Italy -- Florence -- Fiction
Subject: Self-sacrifice -- Fiction
Subject: Florence (Italy) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.