Colomba by Prosper Mérimée
"Colomba" by Prosper Mérimée is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story opens with Colonel Sir Thomas Nevil and his daughter, Lydia, arriving in Marseille after a trip to Italy, where they discuss their experiences and express their dissatisfaction with the country. As conversations unfold in a hotel, Lydia becomes intrigued by the stories of Corsican bandits and the unique customs of the island, igniting a desire in herto travel to Corsica, where her father eventually agrees to take her. The beginning of the novel introduces various characters and sets the stage for a complex story involving themes of vengeance, family, and cultural discord. Lydia, characterized by her adventurous spirit, becomes fascinated by Corsica, particularly fueled by the conversation with Captain Ellis, who tells tales of the island's wildness. The arrival of Lieutenant Orso della Rebbia, who turns out to be a connection to the Corsican vendetta culture tied to his family, foreshadows deeper conflicts related to honor and revenge that will likely arise as the story progresses. The juxtaposition of the English travelers' perspectives with the Corsican way of life highlights the cultural contrasts that will unravel throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870 |
|---|---|
| Title | Colomba |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colomba_(novella) Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colomba_(M%C3%A9rim%C3%A9e) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits; this text is also available at http://www.ebooksgratuits.com |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Revenge -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Fiction |
| Subject | Vendetta -- Fiction |
| Subject | Corsica (France) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16239 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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