This edition had all images removed.
Uniform Title: Il fuoco. English
Title: The Flame
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Andrés V. Galia, Sherry Kaufman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Flame" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a novel written in the late 19th century. This literary work explores the relationship between the protagonist, Stelio Effrena, a passionate poet, and La Foscarina, a renowned tragic actress, as they navigate themes of art, beauty, and the intertwining of emotions against the backdrop of Venice. The narrative delves into the creative process and the search for inspiration, capturing the lure of the city and the complexities of desire. At the start of "The Flame," we are introduced to Stelio and La Foscarina during a moment of anticipation before a grand festival in Venice. She encourages him as he prepares to speak publicly, highlighting the power of the evening and the audience's expectations. The atmosphere is charged with art and emotion, stirring reflections on beauty and life, as the pair engage in an intimate dialogue. Stelio reveals his inner thoughts about the intoxicating influence of Venice, the meanings behind symbols like the pomegranate, and the duality of pleasure and suffering within the human experience, setting the stage for a poetic exploration that reflects D'Annunzio's fascination with existential and artistic themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938
Translator: Ranous, Dora Knowlton, 1859-1916
EBook No.: 60601
Published: Oct 31, 2019
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Naples (Italy) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Il fuoco. English
Title: The Flame
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Andrés V. Galia, Sherry Kaufman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Flame" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a novel written in the late 19th century. This literary work explores the relationship between the protagonist, Stelio Effrena, a passionate poet, and La Foscarina, a renowned tragic actress, as they navigate themes of art, beauty, and the intertwining of emotions against the backdrop of Venice. The narrative delves into the creative process and the search for inspiration, capturing the lure of the city and the complexities of desire. At the start of "The Flame," we are introduced to Stelio and La Foscarina during a moment of anticipation before a grand festival in Venice. She encourages him as he prepares to speak publicly, highlighting the power of the evening and the audience's expectations. The atmosphere is charged with art and emotion, stirring reflections on beauty and life, as the pair engage in an intimate dialogue. Stelio reveals his inner thoughts about the intoxicating influence of Venice, the meanings behind symbols like the pomegranate, and the duality of pleasure and suffering within the human experience, setting the stage for a poetic exploration that reflects D'Annunzio's fascination with existential and artistic themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938
Translator: Ranous, Dora Knowlton, 1859-1916
EBook No.: 60601
Published: Oct 31, 2019
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Naples (Italy) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.