Italian tytär by Alphonse de Lamartine

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Author Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869
Translator Paalanen, Esteri, 1886-1976
Uniform Title Graziella. Finnish
Title Italian tytär
Note Reading ease score: 30.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Rikonen
Summary "Italian tytär" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the youthful protagonist, who embarks on a journey to Italy, seeking adventure and a departure from the stifling atmosphere of rural life. The story hints at themes of discovery, cultural encounters, and the passionate expressions of youth against the backdrop of Italy's rich landscape and history. At the start of the narrative, the main character recounts being sent to stay with a relative in Tuscany at the age of eighteen. The protagonist, filled with youthful excitement and idealism, anticipates the adventures that await in Italy, having long been fascinated by its stunning natural beauty and cultural heritage. Along the journey to Rome, the protagonist forms a close friendship with a young man traveling with a famous tenor, David, who fosters their camaraderie. Upon reaching Rome, the protagonist discovers that this friendship alters when the young man reveals himself as a woman disguised in male attire. The opening sets the stage for themes of identity, companionship, and the intertwined destinies of characters as they navigate the vibrant yet complex tapestry of Italian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Subject French -- Italy -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 61552
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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