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100 1 _aGaribaldi, Giuseppe,
_d1807-1882
245 1 0 _aRule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century
246 1 _aRule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the 19th Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-01-03
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Rule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century" by Giuseppe Garibaldi is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the decline of Papal power in Rome and the oppressive societal conditions under which its citizens live. It depicts the struggles of characters such as Clelia, the beautiful daughter of a sculptor, and other patriots as they navigate a city rife with corruption, power struggles, and personal tragedies, all under the shadow of a corrupt clergy. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Rome, framed as a city teeming with history yet suffering under its current regime, where the young Clelia, known as "The Pearl of Trastevere," lives with her father, a talented sculptor. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of a dark plot by Cardinal Procopio, who seeks to ensnare Clelia for his own desires, spurring concern and conspiracy among those who care for her. Characters like Attilio, Silvio, and Muzio emerge, each with their own ambitions tied to patriotism and love, setting the stage for conflicts against the backdrop of a politically charged and morally corrupt environment. The story promises a tale of rebellion, personal sacrifice, and the quest for liberation from Papal tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItalian fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aRome (Italy) -- History -- 1798-1870 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38486
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