Dec 25, 2009

The Marquise of O——— | The Marquise of O———

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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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The Marquise of O——— | The Marquise of O———

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