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Title: Donna Teresa
Note: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Donna Teresa" by Frances Mary Peard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Donna Teresa, a young widow navigating life in Rome after leaving a stifling marriage. She experiences newfound freedom, eagerly engaging with her surroundings and forming plans for her future while grappling with the conflicting emotions of her past, including a sense of guilt and social expectations. The opening of "Donna Teresa" introduces us to the setting of Rome during a sirocco, as Teresa and her sister Sylvia walk through the streets, revealing a stark contrast between their characters. Teresa's vibrant spirit shines as she delights in the little things around her, showcasing her energetic nature. In contrast, her sister Sylvia appears reserved and timid. Shortly after entering a church, Teresa experiences a theft that leads her to confront a young man named Cesare, who is embroiled in a larger social and personal tragedy that piques Teresa's interest and compassion. This encounter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of societal judgments and personal redemption, while the contrasting dynamics between the sisters capture the nuances of sisterly love and familial duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Peard, Frances Mary, 1835-1923
EBook No.: 43153
Published: Jul 8, 2013
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Sisters -- Fiction
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Donna Teresa
Note: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Donna Teresa" by Frances Mary Peard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Donna Teresa, a young widow navigating life in Rome after leaving a stifling marriage. She experiences newfound freedom, eagerly engaging with her surroundings and forming plans for her future while grappling with the conflicting emotions of her past, including a sense of guilt and social expectations. The opening of "Donna Teresa" introduces us to the setting of Rome during a sirocco, as Teresa and her sister Sylvia walk through the streets, revealing a stark contrast between their characters. Teresa's vibrant spirit shines as she delights in the little things around her, showcasing her energetic nature. In contrast, her sister Sylvia appears reserved and timid. Shortly after entering a church, Teresa experiences a theft that leads her to confront a young man named Cesare, who is embroiled in a larger social and personal tragedy that piques Teresa's interest and compassion. This encounter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of societal judgments and personal redemption, while the contrasting dynamics between the sisters capture the nuances of sisterly love and familial duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Peard, Frances Mary, 1835-1923
EBook No.: 43153
Published: Jul 8, 2013
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Sisters -- Fiction
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.