This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Valperga Volume 3 (of 3)
or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca
Note: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Amanda Fish and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free
Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet
Archive.)
Summary: "Valperga Volume 3 (of 3)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life and struggles of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca, as well as his interactions with various characters, including Euthanasia and Beatrice, amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and personal turmoil. The narrative likely explores themes of power, love, suffering, and the darker aspects of human nature in a tumultuous historical setting. At the start of the volume, we are introduced to the witch of the forest, who engages in a conversation with Bindo, expressing her foresight regarding impending trials for Castruccio. Bindo, who is wracked with feelings of anger and hatred towards the prince, is drawn into her machinations. The opening also provides a glimpse of Euthanasia's emotional struggles as she mourns the transformation that Castruccio has undergone, turning from a once-noble figure into a tyrant. This complex web of characters and their conflicting emotions sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes of destiny, moral decay, and the personal costs of ambition as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
EBook No.: 63339
Published: Sep 29, 2020
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Castracani, Castruccio, 1281-1328 -- Fiction
Subject: Guelfs and Ghibellines -- History -- Fiction
Subject: Condottieri -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- History -- 1268-1492 -- Fiction
Subject: Lucca (Italy) -- History -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Valperga Volume 3 (of 3)
or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca
Note: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Amanda Fish and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free
Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet
Archive.)
Summary: "Valperga Volume 3 (of 3)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life and struggles of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca, as well as his interactions with various characters, including Euthanasia and Beatrice, amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and personal turmoil. The narrative likely explores themes of power, love, suffering, and the darker aspects of human nature in a tumultuous historical setting. At the start of the volume, we are introduced to the witch of the forest, who engages in a conversation with Bindo, expressing her foresight regarding impending trials for Castruccio. Bindo, who is wracked with feelings of anger and hatred towards the prince, is drawn into her machinations. The opening also provides a glimpse of Euthanasia's emotional struggles as she mourns the transformation that Castruccio has undergone, turning from a once-noble figure into a tyrant. This complex web of characters and their conflicting emotions sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes of destiny, moral decay, and the personal costs of ambition as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
EBook No.: 63339
Published: Sep 29, 2020
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Castracani, Castruccio, 1281-1328 -- Fiction
Subject: Guelfs and Ghibellines -- History -- Fiction
Subject: Condottieri -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- History -- 1268-1492 -- Fiction
Subject: Lucca (Italy) -- History -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.