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100 1 _aHeyse, Paul,
_d1830-1914
245 1 0 _aBarbarossa, and Other Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-21
505 0 _aBarbarossa -- The embroideress of Treviso -- Lottka -- The lost son -- The fair Kate -- Geoffroy and Garcinde.
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
520 _a"Barbarossa and Other Tales" by Paul Heyse is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book begins with a captivating tale centered around the character of Erminia, a strikingly beautiful maiden caught in a complicated web of unrequited love, jealousy, and fate against a backdrop of Italian village life. The richness of the narrative hints at themes such as desire, tragedy, and the complexities of human relationships, drawing the reader into the emotional depths of its characters. The opening of "Barbarossa" introduces us to a reflective narrator, who recounts his experience of solitude in a secluded village. Set against the serene backdrop of the Sabine mountains, the protagonist becomes acquainted with Fra Angelico, a local apothecary who shares his melancholic reflections and sonnets, particularly focused on his lost love, Erminia. We learn of Erminia's beauty, her independence, and the tumultuous romantic advances she faces, including from Domenico, known as Barbarossa, and a Swedish captain named Gustavo. This intricate setup foreshadows the drama and conflict that will unravel, as we witness the interplay of love, jealousy, and betrayal that ultimately leads to tragic consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, German -- Translations into English
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aL. C. S.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33789
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