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Title: O amor offendido, e vingado

Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano. Produced from images generously
made available by Caminhos do Romance digital library.

Summary: "O amor offendido, e vingado" by Unknown is a moral tale translated from French, published in early 19th century Portugal. The story revolves around themes of betrayal, passion, and revenge, highlighting the consequences of infidelity and the emotional turmoil that ensues. It presents a dramatic narrative set against a backdrop of nobility, illustrating the societal norms and moral expectations of the time. The tale follows the tragic story of the Countess of Leerven and her daughter, Adriana. After a seemingly happy marriage to Baron Nierkove, Adriana finds herself heartbroken when her husband succumbs to the charms of the singer Safira. Despite her desperate attempts to reclaim his love through patience and silence, Nierkove's betrayal leads Adriana into a dark spiral of despair and vengeful plotting. Ultimately, Adriana stages her own death to lure her unfaithful husband back, but upon his return, she sets their home ablaze, resulting in a catastrophic end for both. This dramatic climax serves as a cautionary tale of the devastating effects of betrayal and the lengths to which love can drive a person when pushed to despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Unknown

EBook No.: 28640

Published: Apr 29, 2009

Downloads: 77

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Short stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: O amor offendido, e vingado

Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano. Produced from images generously
made available by Caminhos do Romance digital library.

Summary: "O amor offendido, e vingado" by Unknown is a moral tale translated from French, published in early 19th century Portugal. The story revolves around themes of betrayal, passion, and revenge, highlighting the consequences of infidelity and the emotional turmoil that ensues. It presents a dramatic narrative set against a backdrop of nobility, illustrating the societal norms and moral expectations of the time. The tale follows the tragic story of the Countess of Leerven and her daughter, Adriana. After a seemingly happy marriage to Baron Nierkove, Adriana finds herself heartbroken when her husband succumbs to the charms of the singer Safira. Despite her desperate attempts to reclaim his love through patience and silence, Nierkove's betrayal leads Adriana into a dark spiral of despair and vengeful plotting. Ultimately, Adriana stages her own death to lure her unfaithful husband back, but upon his return, she sets their home ablaze, resulting in a catastrophic end for both. This dramatic climax serves as a cautionary tale of the devastating effects of betrayal and the lengths to which love can drive a person when pushed to despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Unknown

EBook No.: 28640

Published: Apr 29, 2009

Downloads: 77

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Short stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.