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📘 About This Book
Венеція, 1704 рік. У цьому місті блискучої пишноти відчай і злидні завжди поруч. Восьмирічна Анна-Марія — одна з трьохсот дівчаток, що зростають у стінах П’єти — притулку для дітей, яких народили повії. Попри суворі правила, дівчаткам змалечку дають уроки співу й музики. З дитинства Анна-Марія знає, що не така, як усі. Обдарована й одержима, вона прагне стати найвидатнішою скрипалькою Венеції. Її шанси мізерно малі, але дівчина хапається за кожен із них. Коли маестро Антоніо Вівальді обирає Анну
📖 Resumo
Set against the backdrop of Venice in the year 1704, the narrative plunges readers into a world of brilliant splendor where bitter poverty and quiet desperation exist just beneath the gleaming surface. The story introduces us to eight-year-old Anna-Maria, one of three hundred young girls raised within the austere walls of the Pieta, an orphanage traditionally sheltering children born to prostitutes. Despite the rigid rules and the shadows of her humble origins, Anna-Maria and her peers are granted a remarkable gift from an early age: comprehensive instruction in singing and music. From her earliest memories, Anna-Maria understands that she possesses something different, something burning brightly inside her. She is both deeply gifted and intensely driven, harboring an absolute determination to become the greatest violinist in all of Venice. Although the mathematical probability of a girl from her background achieving such a lofty status remains exceptionally slim, she refuses to let go
🎯 Lições principais
⚖️ Prós e contras
✅ Prós
Engaging historical fiction setting in 1704 Venice
Compelling central character with strong ambition
Involves a fascinating mentor-student dynamic with Antonio Vivaldi
Explores rich themes of art, survival, and societal constraints
⚠️ Contras
The heavy odds against the protagonist create a relentlessly challenging journey
The complex temperament of the maestro introduces high-stakes emotional conflict
✍️ About the Author
Mikhail Bulgakov (1891-1940) was a Russian writer and playwright best known for his novel 'The Master and Margarita', a satirical masterpiece blending fantasy, romance, and political critique of Soviet society, published posthumously.
View all books →❓ Perguntas frequentes
What is the setting of the book? +
The story is set in Venice in the year 1704.
Who is the main character? +
The main character is an eight-year-old orphan girl named Anna-Maria.
What is the Pieta? +
It is an orphanage in Venice where children born to prostitutes are raised and given music education.
Which historical figure becomes Anna-Maria's mentor? +
The maestro Antonio Vivaldi chooses her as his star pupil.
What threatens Anna-Maria's dream? +
Her growing fame and extraordinary talent threaten to overshadow her mentor, putting her aspirations at risk.
