The Countess of Rudolstadt by George Sand

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Author Sand, George, 1804-1876
Translator Robinson, Fayette, -1859
Uniform Title La Comtesse de Rudolstadt. English
Title The Countess of Rudolstadt
A Sequel to "Consuelo"
Note Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Countess of Rudolstadt" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a sequel to Sand's earlier work "Consuelo," and it follows the narrative of several complex characters navigating love, ambition, and the intersections of art and politics in the backdrop of European aristocracy, particularly focusing on the character Porporina, a talented opera singer who finds herself entangled in the life of King Frederick the Great. The opening of the novel sets the stage at the Italian Opera-house in Berlin, providing a vivid depiction of the rigid, hierarchical atmosphere under Frederick’s reign. We are introduced to Porporina during a performance where a sudden calamity strikes, revealing the tensions between personal ambition and the authoritarian scrutiny of the king. The narrative quickly transitions to explore the relationships between Porporina, the king, and other aristocratic figures, hinting at undercurrents of jealousy and intrigue. The interactions take on a dramatic tone as the characters grapple with love, power dynamics, and artistic expression, highlighting Porporina’s struggles as both a performer and an individual seeking meaning amidst the constraints imposed by her society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Opera -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Subject Social role -- Europe -- Fiction
Subject Europe -- Civilization -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 62338
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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