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Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël
Corinne; or, Italy
"Corinne; or, Italy" by Madame de Staël is a novel published in 1807. It tells the love story between Corinne, a brilliant Italian poet, and Lord Oswald Nelvil, a melancholy Scottish nobleman haunted by his father's death. As Corinne guides Oswald through Rome and Naples, they fall deeply in love while exploring Italy's art, history, and culture. Yet both harbor secret fears that threaten their happiness, and Oswald struggles with the suspicion that his late father would disapprove of their relationship.
Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël
Corinne; Or, Italy. Volume 1 (of 2)
"Corinne; Or, Italy. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Madame de Staël is a novel published in 1807. It tells the passionate love story between Corinne, a celebrated Italian poet, and Lord Oswald Nelvil, a melancholic Scottish nobleman haunted by guilt over his father's death. As Corinne guides Oswald through Italy's ancient wonders, their deepening romance is shadowed by profound fears and mysterious secrets that threaten their happiness. The novel weaves together love, art, and cultural exploration against Italy's magnificent backdrop.
Hamlin Garland
Rose of Dutcher's Coolly
"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of Rose, a unique and precocious child growing up in the rural Midwest, dealing with themes of childhood, loss, and the search for identity as she transitions into adolescence and contemplates her future. The story intricately examines her relationship with her father, John Dutcher, and explores her early experiences that shape her character. The opening of the book introduces Rose as an odd and curious child who shows an early aptitude for language and a strong desire for knowledge. After the death of her mother, she becomes even more attached to her father, who struggles to adapt to his daughter’s inquisitive nature and the impending challenges of her growing womanhood. Rose engages in imaginative play while grappling with her understanding of life, death, and the complex realities of her rural surroundings, ultimately leading to her aspirations for education and a broader life in Madison. This rich beginning sets the stage for her journey, emphasizing both her innocence and the weight of expectations placed upon her as she navigates the tender, often tumultuous, path of growing up.
Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël
Corinne; ou, l'Italie Nouvelle édition revue avec soin et précédée d'observations par Mme Necker de Saussure et M. Sainte-Beuve de l'Académie française
"Corinne; ou, l'Italie" by Madame de Staël is a novel published in 1807. It tells the love story between Corinne, a celebrated Italian poetess, and Lord Oswald Nelvil, a melancholic Scottish nobleman traveling through Italy. As Corinne guides Oswald through Rome's monuments and culture, their growing attraction confronts the tension between Italian freedom and English propriety. Both harbor mysterious reasons for resisting their feelings, setting the stage for a romance shadowed by secrets and conflicting worlds.
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