La dernière Aldini: Simon by George Sand
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Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
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Title | La dernière Aldini: Simon |
Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
Summary | "La dernière Aldini: Simon" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story explores the life of Lélio, an aging but still talented prima donna, and introduces us to the complex dynamics between him, his fellow artists, and the noblewoman Bianca Aldini, who shares connections with significant figures in Venice. The narrative likely delves into themes of love, artistic aspiration, and the tension between societal roles and personal desires. At the start of the novel, we find Lélio, a renowned artist, reflecting on his life and struggles with both fame and inner sorrow. The tale unfolds as he engages with his companions, including the witty Beppa and the thoughtful abbé Panorio, who inspire him to share his untold stories of love. Lélio's memories reveal a past filled with passion yet bound by a commitment to honor and the welfare of others, hinting at the significant emotional conflicts that will drive the story forward. The opening sets a tone of nostalgia and longing, establishing Lélio's depth as a character, while introducing the reader to the artistic world of 19th-century Venice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | French |
LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 17795 |
Release Date | Feb 19, 2006 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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