Donna Paola by Matilde Serao
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"Donna Paola" by Matilde Serao is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex relationships among its characters, focusing on themes of love, infidelity, and the struggles between passion and duty. Through its rich prose and intricate character dynamics, the novel explores the emotional turmoil of a woman caught between societal expectations and her personal desires. The narrative centers on Paola, a young woman married to
a man who seems unaware of her growing infatuation with Fulvio, a friend who becomes increasingly obsessed with her. This infatuation develops into a tumultuous relationship, causing inner conflict for Paola as she grapples with her feelings for Fulvio while trying to maintain her societal roles as a wife and a woman of propriety. As the two navigate their tumultuous emotions, the story raises significant questions about fidelity, the boundaries of love, and ultimately, the consequences of their choices. The tension between social obligation and personal yearning is palpable throughout the novel, leading to a poignant exploration of the nature of love and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Serao, Matilde, 1856-1927 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Terzi, A. |
| Title | Donna Paola |
| Contents | Donna Paola -- Molti anni dopo -- Il mio segreto. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39541 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39541-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 233 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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