Pascal Bruno: A Sicilian Story (1837)
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ISBN10: 1167106687
ISBN13: 9781167106682
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781167106682
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pascal Bruno: A Sicilian Story is a novel written by the renowned French author, Alexandre Dumas. Set in Sicily in the early 19th century, the story follows the life of Pascal Bruno, a young man from a humble background who rises to power and wealth through his intelligence and cunning.The novel begins with Pascal as a child, living in poverty with his mother and siblings. Despite his difficult circumstances, Pascal is a bright and curious child, and he quickly learns to read and write. As he grows older, he becomes determined to improve his lot in life, and he sets out to make his fortune.Through a series of clever schemes and strategic alliances, Pascal rises through the ranks of Sicilian society, eventually becoming a powerful and wealthy landowner. Along the way, he must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the island, facing off against rival factions and corrupt officials.As Pascal's power and influence grow, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family and friends, and he begins to question the morality of his actions. Ultimately, he must confront the consequences of his ambition and decide whether the price of his success was worth paying.Filled with intrigue, romance, and political drama, Pascal Bruno: A Sicilian Story is a gripping tale of one man's rise to power and the moral dilemmas he faces along the way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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