L'Abbesse De Castro

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stendhal, 1783-1842

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"L'Abbesse de Castro" by Stendhal is a historical novel crafted in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds in 16th-century Italy, encapsulating the tumultuous era marked by political strife and the lives of outlaws, while centering on the fate of Hélène de Campireali, a young heiress entwined in a forbidden love affair. At the start of the novel, the author sets a historical backdrop that details the rise of brigandage in Italy as a response to the harsh governance following the medieval republics. It contrasts the valor of these brigands, who are viewed with a mix of admiration and fear by the populace, with the oppressive actions of the local tyrants. As we are introduced to Hélène, who has returned from a convent, we see her fall for the impoverished yet daring young man, Jules Branciforte, setting the stage for a passionate and tumultuous relationship. Their connection is woven amid circumstances that spell impending tragedy due to class tensions and family expectations, hinting at the conflicts that will inevitably arise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tokuya Matsumoto

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_badessa_di_Castro

Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 1997-01-01