The Italian, Volume 2 (of 3) : or, the confessional of the Black Penitents

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Author Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823
Title The Italian, Volume 2 (of 3) : or, the confessional of the Black Penitents
Original Publication United Kingdom: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1797.
Note Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Italian_(Radcliffe_novel)
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Summary "The Italian, Volume 2: or, the Confessional of the Black Penitents" by Ann Radcliffe is a Gothic romance novel written in the late 18th century. The story continues to follow the plight of Ellena and her love interest, Vivaldi, as they navigate the dangers posed by the oppressive convent where Ellena is trapped. In this volume, themes of forbidden love, fear of authority, and the struggle for freedom are deeply explored against a dark and suspenseful backdrop characteristic of Radcliffe’s writing. At the start of this volume, Ellena, disguised in a nun’s veil, anxiously attends a musical performance in her convent, hoping to find a moment to communicate with Vivaldi amidst her fear of being discovered. As tensions rise, she receives a secret note from him that reveals a plan for a daring escape. However, the escape is filled with anxiety, as each interaction poses a threat of exposure. The narrative builds suspense as Ellena and Vivaldi work together to evade their pursuers, revealing their resilience and the strength of their bond amidst the Gothic setting laden with secrets and treachery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Horror tales
Subject Love stories
Subject Gothic fiction
Subject Kidnapping -- Fiction
Subject Inquisition -- Fiction
Subject Naples (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject Monks -- Italy -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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