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100 1 _aHodell, Charles W.
_q(Charles Wesley),
_d1872-1925
245 1 4 _aThe Old Yellow Book: Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aEveryman's library, no. 503
500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-06
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Old Yellow Book: Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book" by Charles W. Hodell is an edited and translated historical text related to a notorious murder trial, presumably from the late 19th century. The volume serves as a supplementary source to Robert Browning's dramatic poem "The Ring and the Book," drawing significantly on a controversial case that involves themes of crime, legal proceedings, and societal views on adultery and honor. Central to the narrative are its characters, including the accused Guido Franceschini, his victim and wife Francesca Pompilia, and the priest Caponsacchi, whose entangled fates reveal the depth of human intrigue and tragedy. The opening of the book introduces readers to the shocking murder case that unfolded in Rome, beginning with the brutal killing of the Comparini. The text recounts the societal context and the ensuing legal battle over Guido Franceschini, who allegedly killed his wife Pompilia and her parents in a fit of rage stemming from accusations of adultery. It details the public's fascination with the trial and the arguments made by both the defense and prosecution, exploring the intricate themes of honor, morality, and the law as they play a critical role in determining the outcome for the individuals involved. The material highlights how Browning encountered this historical record, which captivates him and ultimately inspires his poetic work, reflecting on complex human emotions, societal values, and the law in 17th-century Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBrowning, Robert, 1812-1889. Ring and the book -- Sources
653 _aFranceschini, Pompilia, 1680-1698
653 _aTrials (Murder) -- Italy -- Rome -- History -- 17th century -- Sources
653 _aLaw -- Italy
830 0 _aEveryman's library, no. 503
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38238
999 _c79077
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