Corleone by F. Marion Crawford

The novel revolves around the Corleone family, an aristocratic Italian clan, and their struggles to maintain power and prestige in a rapidly changing world. The story follows the patriarch, Prince Corleone, as he navigates the complexities of his family's history, loyalty, and honor amidst the backdrop of Italy's unification.

By F. Marion Crawford · First published 1896 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 40 chapters · 180,132 words

First lines

'If you never mean to marry, you might as well turn priest, too,' said Ippolito Saracinesca to his elder brother, Orsino, with a laugh.

'Why? ' asked Orsino, without a smile. 'It would be as sensible to say that a man who had never seen some particular thing, about which he has heard much, might as well put out his eyes.'

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: F. Marion Crawford
• Date: 1896 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Psychological Fiction
• Length: 180,132 words
• Structure: 40 chapters, 3,171 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of identity, family dynamics, and societal expectations through rich character development and introspective dialogue.
• Historical Fiction — Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Italy, the narrative incorporates historical elements and societal changes relevant to the period.
• Drama — The story delves into personal conflicts, emotional struggles, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, creating a dramatic tension throughout.
• Romance — Romantic relationships and the complexities of love are central to the plot, particularly in the interactions between Orsino and Ippolito.

Tags

Historical Fiction · Italian History · Noble Family · Power Struggle · Family Drama · Renaissance Era · Sicilian Mafia · Corruption · Politics · Intrigue · Romance · Tragedy

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI
• CHAPTER XXVII
• CHAPTER XXVIII
• CHAPTER XXIX
• CHAPTER XXX
• CHAPTER XXXI
• CHAPTER XXXII
• CHAPTER XXXIII
• CHAPTER XXXIV
• CHAPTER XXXV
• CHAPTER XXXVI
• CHAPTER XXXVII
• CHAPTER XXXVIII
• CHAPTER XXXIX
• CHAPTER XL

More by F. Marion Crawford

• The Upper Berth (1885)
• The Witch of Prague (1891)
• The Heart of Rome (1903)
• Via Crucis (1899)
• An American Politician (1904)
• The Primadonna (1908)
• A Roman Singer (1904)
• In the Palace of the King (1900)
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