02607cam a22003133u 4500 70208 UtSlPG 20260610134625.0 m cr n 260607r20231895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Bersezio, Vittorio, 1830-1900 La vendetta di Zoe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-03-05 Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive) "La vendetta di Zoe: Aristocrazia I" by Vittorio Bersezio is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the vibrant Carnival season in Parma, Italy, around the winter of 1853-1854, capturing the excesses of aristocratic life under the reign of the pitiable Duke Carlo III of Bourbon. The novel centers around the character Alfredo Corina, Count of Camporolle, whose entrance into the world of nobility and romance is complicated by his infatuation with the enigmatic baroness, Zoe. Themes of jealousy, social stratification, and political intrigue are likely to emerge as the plot progresses. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the opulent yet morally corrupt atmosphere of the Duke’s court during a packed theater performance. The Duke’s cynicism and lecherous gaze toward the young ballerinas set the stage for the exploration of social dynamics. We meet Alfredo Corina, who, despite his noble lineage and wealth, struggles with feelings of loneliness and a desire for genuine connection. His fascination with the mysterious baroness of Muldorff begins when she captivates his attention from a neighboring box, leading him into a tumultuous journey fueled by passion and jealousy, especially when he discovers that she is entangled in deeper political machinations. This opening portion sets up a complex interplay of romance and intrigue against a backdrop of societal decadence that invites readers to explore the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Italy: Fratelli Treves, 1895 Italian fiction -- 19th century https://archive.org/details/lavendettadizoe00bersuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70208 110947 110947