| Author |
Castelnuovo, Enrico, 1839-1915 |
| Title |
Il fallo d'una donna onesta
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Il fallo d'una donna onesta" by Enrico Castelnuovo is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Teresa Valdengo, a widow who is grappling with her emotions and the consequences of her relationship with the much younger Sub-Lieutenant Guido di Reana. The narrative delves into themes of societal expectations, personal growth, and the conflict between passion and morality. The opening of the novel introduces us to Teresa as she reads a letter from her friend Maria, who expresses concern for her son Guido, soon to embark on a naval journey. Maria expresses her trust in Teresa to look after her son, hinting at Guido's romantic entanglements that have troubled him. As Teresa reflects on her own feelings, it becomes clear that she is inwardly struggling with memories of a past love and her current emotional turmoil regarding Guido’s presence in her life. The outline of their complicated relationship begins to unfold as they navigate societal judgments, personal desires, and the intoxicating power of love, setting the stage for a deep exploration of their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19442 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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