The Marquise of O——— (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Heinrich von Kleist
- First Published: 1808
- Type of Work: Novella
- Type of Plot: Psychological
- Time of Work: The early nineteenth century, during the Napoleonic Wars
- Setting: The northern Italian town of M———
- Genres: Psychological fiction, Short fiction
- Subjects: Self-discovery, Nineteenth century, Marriage, Pregnancy, Reality, Widows or widowers, Italy or Italians
- Locales: Italy
Characters Discussed
Giulietta (jee-ew-LEE-eht- tah), the Marquise of O———, a widow from a distinguished family and the mother of two children. A woman of unblemished reputation, Giulietta has lived with her parents since the death of her husband three years earlier, caring for them and rearing her children. She loved her husband very much and, although still young, has decided not to remarry. She enjoys a quiet life devoted to art, reading, and her domestic duties. Her world suddenly becomes incomprehensible to her as she begins to suffer the physical changes associated...
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