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100 1 _aDumas, Alexandre,
_d1802-1870
245 1 0 _aAscanio
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aThe romances of Alexandre Dumas. The Sidney library edition, v. 11
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-27
508 _aLaura Natal Rodrigues
520 _a"Ascanio" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the reign of Francis I of France and revolves around various characters, including the young artist Ascanio and his master, Benvenuto Cellini, amidst the intrigues at the French court. The narrative is rich with vivid depictions of court life, love, and artistic ambition, reflecting the complexities of the period. The opening of "Ascanio" introduces us to a young, handsome artist who is infatuated with a maiden named Colombe. Ascanio observes her from a distance, filled with longing yet unable to get her attention. He follows her, hoping to discover more about her and potentially assist her, believing she may be in a difficult situation. Concurrently, we meet Benvenuto Cellini, who is preparing to take on various challenges in his career, showing a dynamic interplay of artistic ambition, love, and the societal struggles of 16th-century France. The stage is set for a tale intertwined with romance, art, and historical intrigues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Francis I, 1515-1547 -- Fiction
830 0 _aThe romances of Alexandre Dumas. The Sidney library edition, v. 11
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66620
999 _c107442
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