The Death of the Duke of Ofena
Author: Gabriele D'Annunzio
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Languages: Italian, English, RU
Genre: Historical, Mystery, Short story
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Don Filippo Cassaura hears a distant noise, and the steward assures him: it is the reapers singing.
Characters
- Don Filippo Cassaura — the Duke's paralysed father: He waits in terror as the palace is attacked.
- Duke Don Luigi — Duke of Ofena: He organises the defence and returns into the flames.
- Mazzagrogna — majordomo: He conceals the danger and is lynched by the mob.
- Carletto Grua — valet and the Duke's favourite: He brings news of the uprising and follows Luigi into the fire.
- Ferdinandino Scioli — rebel leader: He urges the assault on the palace doors.