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100 1 _aBordes, Charles,
_d1711-1781
245 1 0 _aParapilla, poëme en cinq chants
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-28
520 _a"Parapilla, poëme en cinq chants" by Charles Bordes is a poetic work written in the late 18th century. This book, categorized as poetry, explores themes of love, beauty, and moral lessons through a narrative infused with elements of allure and divine intervention. It reflects the artistic and cultural milieu of the time, emphasizing the spiritual and sensual connections between characters in a richly detailed setting. The poem is structured into five cantos, following the story of Rodric, a nobleman in Florence, who encounters an angelic figure, Gabriel. Initially caught in a downward spiral of fortune due to his extravagant lifestyle, Rodric's fate changes when he is gifted a miraculous fruit called "Parapilla," which has the power to mesmerize anyone who hears its name. The enchantment extends to a wealthy widow, Madame Capponi, leading to a mix of pleasure and caution as the consequences of such desires unfold. Throughout the narrative, themes of temptation, moral lessons, and the soft chiding of human folly are interwoven, showcasing the tension between earthly pleasures and spiritual aspirations in a whimsical yet cautionary tone. Gabriel's antics and the climactic intertwining of the characters’ fates result in a tale that ultimately underscores the paradoxes of desire and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27641
999 _c68550
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