Showing posts with label AnItalianWinter. Show all posts
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2014-10-10

"An Italian Winter" on FicSisters!

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An Italian Winter has been featured on The International House of Fanfic. Thanks to FicSisters!




We love good fic. We cannot lie…
*Waves* hello to our friends all over the world! You keep amazing us…thanks for being here.
Our post today brings an array of great reads. Enjoy!

Happy Weekend!

- Raum  
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2012-07-15

An Italian Winter -- the last chapter

2012-07-15 No comments
Everything comes to an end. Go read the last chapter of
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.



Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)



Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the love, the support, the comments you so kindly gave me through this story. - Edward

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This chapter's suggestion is represented by Luis Sepúlveda,  
The Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly 



“Only those who dare may fly” 

At this link you can read more about the book http://www.arthuralevinebooks.com/book.asp?bookid=70.

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I'm going to update A Good Liar next week. Stay tuned!

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2012-06-30

An Italian Winter - chapter 26

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Is there a light after the darkness? Go read
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.



Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)



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This chapter's suggestion is represented by 
Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy


At this link you can read the Divine Comedy in English translation (the Italian original version is provided as well): http://www.divinecomedy.org/.

We mounted up, the first and I the second,
Till I beheld through a round aperture
Some of the beauteous things that Heaven doth bear;

Thence we came forth to rebehold the stars. 
 
(Dante Alighieri)


Next week I'm going to update A Good Liar. Would you give it a chance? Thank you!

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2012-06-17

"An Italian Winter" - chapter 25

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How much do you know about the Cullen Crest? Many answers are finally arriving in this chapter. Go read
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.



Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)

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This chapter's suggestion is represented by Francesco Petrarca's poems


At this link you can read Petrarch's poems in English translation (the Italian original version is provided as well): http://petrarch.petersadlon.com/canzoniere.html.

She let her gold hair scatter in the breeze
that twined it in a thousand sweet knots,
and wavering light, beyond measure, would burn
in those beautiful eyes...

(Francesco Petrarca)


Announcements! 
  • Next week I'm going to update A Good Liar. Would you give it a chance? Thank you!

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2012-06-02

"An Italian Winter" - chapter 24

2012-06-02 4 comments
Edward has finally met his target. What will happen now? Why is he planning to go to Volterra?
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.


Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)

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This chapter's suggestion is represented by Gandhi's works

"An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind."
At this link you can read The Story of My Experiments with Truth for free: http://wikilivres.info/wiki/An_Autobiography_or_The_Story_of_my_Experiments_with_Truth.


Announcements! 
  • Next week I'm going to update A Good Liar. Would you give it a chance? Thank you!

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2012-05-19

"An Italian Winter" - chapter 23

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Edward is back. And he seems stubborn...would you go to Florence with him?
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.


Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)

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This chapter's suggestion is Homer's Odyssey


At this link you can read it for free: http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/odyssey.html.


Announcements! 
  • Next week I'm going to update A Good Liar. Would you give it a chance? Thank you!

  • Voting is open for the Twilight Eclipse Awards.
    • An Italian Winter is up as Best Vampire Full Fic
    • Sun Ray is up as Best Humor One-Shot

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2012-05-12

"An Italian Winter" - chapter 22

2012-05-12 No comments
Are you ready for the truth? Brave readers, go enjoy the new chapter and tell me your thoughts!
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.



Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)



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Enjoy this chapter's literary suggestion. It's a fascinating novel about Forgotten Books and hidden identities.



Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Shadow of the Wind


“Books are mirrors: 
you only see in them what you already have inside you.”

The story is set in Barcelona. On this website, http://www.df.lth.se/~jokke/sombra/, you can find more about places in Barcelona mentioned in the book. The author has an English website: http://www.carlosruizzafon.co.uk/. 
A good website about the novel (in Spanish): http://www.carlosruizzafon.com/la-sombra-del-viento/.
Announcements! 
  • Voting is open for the Twilight Eclipse Awards.
    • An Italian Winter is up as Best Vampire Full Fic
    • Sun Ray is up as Best Humor One-Shot

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2012-05-05

"An Italian Winter" - chapter 21

2012-05-05 No comments
Someone is in trouble. Go read the new chapter and tell me your theories!
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.


Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)

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Enjoy this chapter's literary suggestion.



Oscar Wilde, The Nightingale and the Rose
http://www.online-literature.com/poe/178/


Announcements! 
  • Voting is open until May 11th for the iSparkle Awards. 
    • An Italian Winter is up for the Dreamer's Award; 
    • De Immortalitate is up for the Tickled Heart Award; 
    • Little Dart is up for the Enough for Always Award. 
    • My friend Camilla is up for the Sparkle Award, the Enough for Always Award and The Bright Star Award.
  • Voting is open for the Twilight Eclipse Awards.
    • An Italian Winter is up as Best Vampire Full Fic
    • Sun Ray is up as Best Humor One-Shot

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2012-04-22

"An Italian Winter" - chapter 19

2012-04-22 No comments
If you want to know more about Edward's last Christmas and his secret sorrow, don't miss the 19th chapter of:
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.


Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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This chapter's literary suggestion is




Dino Buzzati, The Tartar Steppe


Reviewers get an excerpt from the novel.
In the chapter, Edward mentioned the National Park of Abruzzo. You can visit it here: http://www.parcoabruzzo.it/Eindex.php.

Some animals that live in the park:







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2012-04-15

"An Italian Winter" - chapter 18

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You're invited to a dinner date with Edward. Something will be hot. Will it be the food? The 18th chapter is waiting for you.
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.

"I'll tell you something I like."
Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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"Light like a wisp of smoke, the idea began to float in my mind."
This chapter's literary suggestion is represented by



Jacques Prévert's love poems.


"Our love endures
Obstinate as a mule
As alive as the desire
As cruel as the memory
As stupid as the regret
As tender as the memory
As cold as marble
As beautiful as the day
As delicate as an infant."
(Jacques Prévert)

Here (http://xtream.online.fr/Prevert/indexeng.html) you can read more about this poet.
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2012-03-31

"An Italian Winter" - chapter 17

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The reason behind Edward's plan is revealed in a phone call. The 17th chapter is now available.
Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.




Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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This chapter's suggestion is 

The Child in Time by 
Ian McEwan


"Later, in the sorry months and years, Stephen was to make efforts to reenter this moment, to burrow his way back through the folds of events, crawl between the covers, and reverse his decision. But time—not necessarily as it is, for who know that, but as thought has constituted it—monomaniacally forbids second chances."
(Ian McEwan)

Here (http://www.ianmcewan.com/) you can learn more about this writer.

Announcement time!
    • An Italian Winter's next chapter is due on April 13. Happy Easter.

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    2012-03-24

    "An Italian Winter" - chapter 16

    2012-03-24 No comments
    "I could have easily destroyed the rocks in my grip. As it turned out, Bella was even more powerful," Edward says. How is it possible? Go read the 16th chapter and you'll know!
    Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.



    Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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    This chapter's suggestion is 
    Decameron by 
    Giovanni Boccaccio, 1313-1375


    "Heaven would indeed be heaven if lovers were there permitted as much enjoyment as they had experienced on earth."
    (Giovanni Boccaccio)

    Here (http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Italian_Studies/dweb/texts/) you can enjoy Decameron by Boccaccio.

    Announcement time!

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      2012-03-17

      "An Italian Winter" - chapter 15

      2012-03-17 No comments
      It took them fifteen chapters, but finally Edward and Bella...what? Go read the 15th chapter and you'll know!
      Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.


      Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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      This chapter's suggestion is 
      Chiare, Fresche, Dolci Acque ("Clear, Sweet, Fresh Water") by 
      Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch), 1304-1374


      Francesco and Laura, XV century miniature

      "Clear, sweet fresh water
      where she, the only one who seemed
      woman to me, rested her beautiful limbs:
      gentle branch where it pleased her
      (with sighs, I remember it)
      to make a pillar for her lovely flank:
      grass and flowers which her dress
      lightly covered,
      as it did the angelic breast:
      serene, and sacred air,
      where Love pierced my heart with eyes of beauty:
      listen together
      to my last sad words."
      (Francesco Petrarca)

      Here (http://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Italian/Petrarchhome.htm) you can find more poems by Petrarch.
      Announcement time!

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        2012-03-10

        "An Italian Winter" - chapter 14

        2012-03-10 No comments
        Bella was the last person to see Mike alive. Why? How will Edward react to Bella's backstory? The 14th chapter is up!
        Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.

        Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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        This chapter's suggestion is 
        Italo Calvino

        Novels, Short Stories, Essays...




        “The ultimate meaning to which all stories refer has two faces: the continuity of life, the inevitability of death.”
        (Italo Calvino)

        Here (http://des.emory.edu/mfp/calvino/) you can find more about Italo Calvino (short stories, essays, excerpts...).

        Announcement time!
             
             

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          2012-03-03

          "An Italian Winter" - chapter 13

          2012-03-03 No comments
          What do Edward and Prince Calaf (from Puccini's Turandot) have in common? How long is Edward's deception going to last? The 13th chapter is up!
          Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.




          Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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          This chapter's suggestion is 

          Canti, (Poems) by Giacomo Leopardi



          ‘What are these sparks,
          this infinite air, this deep
          infinite clarity? What does this
          vast solitude mean? And what am I?’
          (Giacomo Leopardi)

          Here (http://poetryintranslation.com/klineasleopardi.htm) you can read the whole book, in its English translation.

          Announcement time!

               
               

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            2012-02-25

            "An Italian Winter" - chapter 12

            2012-02-25 2 comments
            Would you follow Edward in disguise? Do you know the legend behind the Bridge of Sighs in Venice? The 12th chapter is up!
            Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.



            Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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            This chapter's suggestion is 

            La Locandiera, (The Innkeeper Woman) by Carlo Goldoni




            Here (http://freshwaterseas.com/theater/mistress/mistress-excerpt.pdf) you can read an excerpt of the book, in its English translation.

            Announcement time!

                 
                 

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              2012-02-13

              "An Italian Winter" - chapter 11 and blinkie!

              2012-02-13 No comments
              Would you like a trip to Venice? And what about a new blinkie, with some hints about the upcoming chapters? The 11th chapter is up!
              Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires.



              Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)
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              An Italian Winter - The blinkie!


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              This chapter's suggestion is 

              Death in Venice, by Thomas Mann


              Thomas Mann, Der Tod in Venedig (first edition)


              Here (http://www.polyglotproject.com/books/German/death_in_venice) you can read the book for free, in its German original version or in its English translation. The English translation is available here, too: http://www.scribd.com/mdoege/d/985179-Death-in-Venice

              Announcement time!

              • My entry for the Age of Edward contest is available! Go read "Little Dart" (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7795650/1/Little_Dart). Your feedback would be precious! Summary: "Crete, second millennium BCE. The Minoan Nobleman Eruthros has plans for his future and secrets he must keep. When he finds an intruder in his room, how will his destiny change?"

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