Short Fiction · Character
Ricciardo de' Rossini
An Italian nobleman or artist with a passionate nature.
minor
Also known as Ricciardo
First appearance: A Tale of the Passions
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A pale, dignified youth of about sixteen who arrives at Cincolo's home, identifies himself as a Ghibelline with the password 'Swabia, Cavalieri!', and asks for shelter until…
Ricciardo de' Rossini first appears in 0000 a tale of the passions.
In A Tale of the Passions: A pale, dignified youth of about sixteen who arrives at Cincolo's home, identifies himself as a Ghibelline with the password 'Swabia, Cavalieri!', and asks for shelter until nightfall.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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