The Making of a Saint by W. Somerset Maugham
"The Making of a Saint" by W. Somerset Maugham is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Filippo Brandolini, who is the protagonist and a member of the aristocracy in Italy during the tumultuous period of the late 15th century. The narrative unfolds as a memoir of Fra Giuliano, a Franciscan monk, revealing themes of morality, ambition, and the complications of human nature through the lens ofthe lives of its characters. The opening of the novel introduces a richly textured historical background through the eyes of Filippo Brandolini and his friend Matteo as they return to the town of Forli after years away. They engage in discussions about the changing dynamics of their society, touching on themes such as the fading nobility and the rising tensions with the new rulers. The interactions among characters hint at underlying conflicts, particularly involving the power-hungry Count Girolamo Riario, while establishing relationships that will shape the narrative's journey. Filippo navigates the intricacies of social rivalries and flirtations, particularly with the alluring Donna Giulia, setting the stage for a story steeped in drama and historical intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 |
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| Title | The Making of a Saint |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Middle Ages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Italy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39143 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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