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Colonna de Cesari-Rocca, Pierre Paul Raoul, comte, 1864-1922 |
| Title |
Vengeances Corses
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
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| Summary |
"Vengeances Corses" by comte Pierre Paul Raoul Colonna de Cesari-Rocca is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fierce cultural practice of vendetta among the Corsican people, characterized by themes of blood feuds and a deep sense of honor. Through vivid examples, it explores how personal disputes often escalate into lasting family rivalries, intertwining justice with the harsh realities of self-administered revenge. The opening of "Vengeances Corses" sets the stage by discussing the concept of vendetta as a fundamental aspect of Corsican identity and social structure. It cites historical observations and proverbs, establishing how deeply ingrained the instinct for vengeance is within the Corsican spirit. The text introduces various anecdotes to illustrate how seemingly trivial incidents—like a quarrel over a lost rooster—can trigger extensive cycles of retribution spanning generations. Through these examples, it becomes clear that this study not only sheds light on historical vendetta practices but also contemplates broader questions of justice, honor, and societal dynamics in Corsican life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Vendetta -- France -- Corsica
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65339 |
| Release Date |
May 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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