| Author |
Meyer, Conrad Ferdinand, 1825-1898 |
| Title |
Die Versuchung des Pescara
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michelle Mokowska, Mike Pullen, and Mary Cicora.
HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Die Versuchung des Pescara" by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer is a novella written during the late 19th century. The story is set in Renaissance Italy, specifically in Milan, and revolves around the young Duke Sforza and his complex interactions with political power, alliances, and the enigmatic figure of Pescara, a skilled military leader. The novella captures themes of loyalty, ambition, and the personal and political struggles of its characters. The opening of the novella introduces the young Duke Sforza in the Milanese castle, grappling with the financial burdens of military fortifications while lamenting the state of his people. Accompanied by his witty chancellor, Girolamo Morone, Sforza is embroiled in discussions about precarious political alliances and the looming threat of betrayal by foreign powers, particularly the Spanish under Pescara's command. Amidst this turmoil, Sforza's desperation for security drives him to consider a controversial league with other states. The interaction hints at deeper tensions, particularly with the impending arrival of Pescara, setting the stage for the impending conflict between personal loyalty and political necessity. The complex dynamics of love, ambition, and honor emerge alongside historical and allegorical tensions, particularly as it relates to the powerful presence of Victoria Colonna, Pescara's wife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
Italy -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Italy -- History -- 1492-1559 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Pescara, Ferdinando Francesco d'Avalos, marchese di, 1489-1525 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3675 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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