The Italian


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(4.4 stars; 44 reviews)

The love story between a nobleman and a beautiful lady whom he meets in church leads both of them to unexpected places, as many people would not put up with their love. This novel is considered to be one of the best Gothic novels ever written, by one of the first (and best) writers of the genre. How does an "indecent" love story become a Gothic tale? What is the outcome of this love story? If you want to know, read this book. (Summary by Stav Nisser) (18 hr 54 min)

Chapters

Introduction 9:20 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 1, part 1 26:18 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 1, part 2 22:30 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 2 36:47 Read by Natalie
Chapter 3 32:22 Read by Natalie
Chapter 4 18:36 Read by garyday
Chapter 5 6:35 Read by VocalPenguin
Chapter 6 42:59 Read by garyday
Chapter 7 37:31 Read by LizMourant
Chapter 8 43:57 Read by LizMourant
Chapter 9 26:22 Read by LizMourant
Chapter 10 17:51 Read by garyday
Chapter 11 37:35 Read by garyday
Chapter 12, part 1 28:11 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 12, part 2 29:11 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 13 42:20 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 14 18:43 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 15 23:11 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 16 37:07 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 17 48:30 Read by Tina Danh
Chapter 18 18:29 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 19 29:11 Read by garyday
Chapter 20 48:23 Read by garyday
Chapter 21, part 1 24:27 Read by garyday
Chapter 21, part 2 28:37 Read by garyday
Chapter 22, part 1 24:38 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 22, part 2 21:30 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 23 41:50 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 24 22:04 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 25 14:23 Read by Nadine Eckert-Boulet
Chapter 26, part 1 29:53 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 26, part 2 27:35 Read by Marty Kris
Chapter 27 21:38 Read by Cate Barratt
Chapter 28 53:01 Read by Cate Barratt
Chapter 29 29:48 Read by Cate Barratt
Chapter 31, part 1 20:55 Read by Cate Barratt
Chapter 31, part 2 19:28 Read by Cate Barratt
Chapter 32 10:12 Read by Cate Barratt
Chapter 33 35:57 Read by Cate Barratt
Chapter 34 15:51 Read by Cate Barratt
40 - Chapter 35 10:12

Reviews

ellene


(4 stars)

Marty Kris is to be heartily congratulated for his masterful job of bringing the characters to life. Cate Barrett, a fav, is to be commended for a narration that displays her narrative skill. I am sorry she appeared too little too late. The story is full of unexpected plot twists which keep the reader somewhat engaged. Lots of evil doings and near escapes. It’s not something Expatriate would have read.

The Italian


(4 stars)

Loved the story. It would have been better if there was only one narrator. A bit distracting when each narrator used different voices for the different characters. Overall I enjoyed it.


(3 stars)

This is interesting as historical literature but I got tired of the effusive Italian peasant storytelling. Very long and a little tedious. Also the hero is kind of a dope.

Great Resource


(5 stars)

Very helpful. Follows along with my text very well. Thank you to those who contributed.

very enjoyable


(4.5 stars)

A interesting and suspenseful love story! Thank you for reading this tale.

dont usually go for group reads but this was great


(5 stars)

amazingly done


(4.5 stars)

while it’s a classic happy ending style typical of mrs radcliffe, i can’t say i didn’t enjoy every moment of the italian. vivaldi and ellena make a very sweet couple, though one does wonder how all these historical couples manage to fall in love on the strength of a pretty face! the plot was enjoyable and had some twists and turns - i found the escape from the convent to be quite suspenseful. the principle villain was very effectively done though i think his death rather scene was very stereotypically written. all in all, i really enjoyed it