Bellarion the Fortunate : a romance by Rafael Sabatini
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About this eBook
| Author | Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950 |
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| Illustrator | Brett, Harold, 1880-1955 |
| LoC No. | 26015182 |
| Title | Bellarion the Fortunate : a romance |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton Mifflin co.,1926. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Summary | "Bellarion the Fortunate: A Romance" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This captivating tale introduces the protagonist, Bellarion, a young man of remarkable intellect and noble spirit, who embarks on a journey from the safety of a convent into the treacherous world beyond. The narrative explores themes of identity, adventure, and the juxtaposition of innocence against a backdrop of conflict and political intrigue. At the start of the story, we meet Bellarion as he leaves the convent in search of knowledge and personal understanding, despite the warning of his Abbot regarding the dangers of the outside world. His philosophical musings lead him into a series of misadventures, including a chance encounter with a false friar who turns out to be a rogue. The dynamic shifts rapidly when Bellarion finds himself wrongfully accused and on the run in Casale, where he seeks refuge in the garden of Princess Valeria. The opening sets the stage for Bellarion's transformation as he navigates treachery, the harsh realities of life outside the convent, and his newfound connection with regal intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 1268-1492 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68411 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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