Vittoria — Volume 3

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Vittoria — Volume 3

by George Meredith

EN·~2 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
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BOOK 3. - XIV. AT THE MAESTRO'S DOOR XV. AMMIANI THROUGH THE MIDNIGHT XVI. COUNTESS AMMIANI XVII. IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI XVIII. THE NIGHT OF THE FIFTEENTH XIX. THE PRIMA DONNA - CHAPTER XIV - AT THE MAESTRO'S DOOR

30:20
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CHAPTER XV - AMMIANI THROUGH THE MIDNIGHT

27:36
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CHAPTER XVI - COUNTESS AMMIANI

13:57
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CHAPTER XVII - IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI

17:36
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CHAPTER XVIII - THE NIGHT OF THE FIFTEENTH

16:40
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CHAPTER XIX - THE PRIMA DONNA

18:26
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1:23

Description

Vittoria is a fierce, restless young woman whose imagination is consumed by the idea of a reborn Italy. On a moonlit night she rides with Carlo Ammiani, the son of a former general, to the door of the enigmatic Maestro Ricci, and their terse dialogue reveals her hunger for purpose and his guarded, sword‑trained silence. The scene crackles with the clash of personal ambition and the lingering shadows of a nation still searching for its identity.

As they stand before the Maestro’s workshop, Vittoria’s inner storm flares—she feels both the weight of history and the urgency of immediate action, while Ammiani watches, uncertain yet loyal. Their uneasy partnership hints at hidden loyalties, old friendships, and the looming turmoil that will test both heart and honor. This opening invites listeners into a richly painted Italian landscape where ideals and passions collide, setting the stage for a dramatic struggle that will echo through the streets of Milan, Verona, and beyond.

The narration blends poetic introspection with sharp dialogue, drawing the audience into a world of clashing swords and whispered conspiracies. Listeners will hear the rustle of midnight streets, the scent of chocolate promised, and the simmering tension that drives Vittoria forward. It promises a story of personal conviction entwined with the larger fight for Italy’s destiny.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (120K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Meredith

George Meredith

1828–1909

A sharp, witty Victorian voice, this English novelist and poet is best known for brilliant dialogue, psychological insight, and a style that rewards close reading. His work helped push the English novel toward greater complexity, with books like The Egoist and poems such as Modern Love still drawing attention today.

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