The extraordinary confessions of Diana Please by Bernard Capes
"The Extraordinary Confessions of Diana Please" by Bernard Capes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of its main character, Diana Rosemonde de St. Croix, a spirited young girl who reflects on her tumultuous existence filled with strange encounters, abduction, and personal growth. The narrative is presented as a memoir dictated by Diana to her friend, the Marquis de C----, as she recounts her
adventures and the complexities of her relationships. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Diana's perspective, which is laced with wit and a touch of defiance. We learn about her whimsical views on age and her lineage—born to a beautiful mother and an aristocratic father, yet raised in a confusing world after her mother's retreat into a convent. The opening chapters set the stage for her tumultuous escapades, including her encounters with various characters, her adventures with a sweep, and her evolving sense of self as she navigates through romantic notions and harsh realities of life. The tone is both charming and reflective, promising a journey through Diana's extraordinary experiences that explore themes of identity and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | The extraordinary confessions of Diana Please |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: METHUEN & CO.,1904. |
| Credits | an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Femmes fatales -- Fiction |
| Subject | Naples (Kingdom) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69885 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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