About the book
The Bravo (1831) takes place in early eighteenth-century Venice, when the \"Serene Republic\" had lost much of its glory, leaving its oligarchs struggling to hold on to their family wealth by manipulating the government and people through secret councils and a figure-head doge. In 1844, Cooper called it \"in spirit, the most American book I ever wrote\" because of its depiction of the masses duped by demagoguery and the attempts of Congress to rein in President Jackson, who Cooper saw as representing the popular will. In the novel, the low-born hero, Jacopo Frontoni, is forced to become an agent of the state because his unjustly imprisoned father languishes in the infamous state prison. On the last page, Jacopo is executed as a scapegoat for the crimes attributed to him of which he is innocent, rendering his beloved insane. Only in a subplot does a noble couple escape Venice to enjoy marriage.
The present text is based on all extant manuscript witnesses (including a lengthy deleted section) and offers extensive explanatory notes.
Editions of The Bravo
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438494968
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438494975
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438494982
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The Bravo (1831) takes place in early eighteenth-century Venice, when the \"Serene Republic\" had lost much of its glory, leaving its oligarchs struggling to hold on to their family wealth by manipulating the government and people through secret councils and a figure-head doge. In 1844, Cooper called it \"in spirit, the most American book I ever wrote\" because of its depiction of the masses duped by demagoguery and the attempts of Congress to rein in President Jackson, who Cooper saw as representing the popular will. In the novel, the low-born hero, Jacopo Frontoni, is forced to become an agent of the state because his unjustly imprisoned father languishes in the infamous state prison. On the last page, Jacopo is executed as a scapegoat for the crimes attributed to him of which he is innocent, rendering his beloved insane. Only in a subplot does a noble couple escape Venice to enjoy marriage.
The present text is based on all extant manuscript witnesses (including a lengthy deleted section) and offers extensive explanatory notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bravo about?
The Bravo (1831) takes place in early eighteenth-century Venice, when the \"Serene Republic\" had lost much of its glory, leaving its oligarchs struggling to hold on to their family wealth by manipulating the government and people through secret councils and a figure-head doge. In 1844, Cooper called it \"in spirit, the most American book I ever wrote\" because of its depiction of the masses duped by demagoguery and the attempts of Congress to rein in President Jackson, who Cooper saw as representing the popular will. In the novel, the low-born hero, Jacopo Frontoni, is forced to become an agent of the state because his unjustly imprisoned father languishes in the infamous state prison. On the last page, Jacopo is executed as a scapegoat for the crimes attributed to him of which he is innocent, rendering his beloved insane. Only in a subplot does a noble couple escape Venice to enjoy marriage.
The present text is based on all extant manuscript witnesses (including a lengthy deleted section) and offers extensive explanatory notes.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Bravo?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Bravo?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438494968
How long is The Bravo and how many pages does it have?
The Bravo has 548 page(s)
Is The Bravo part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Writings of James Fenimore Cooper
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Bravo?
James Fenimore Cooper
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Bravo is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438494968) and paperback(ISBN 9781438494975) and pdf(ISBN 9781438494982)
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