Rome by Nikolai Gogol. Short summary

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A Roman prince leaves for Paris, but is disappointed and returns to his homeland. He begins to study the history of Italy. One day the prince meets a beautiful girl, but forgets about her while admiring the beauty of Rome.

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The young Roman prince studies at an Italian university and dreams of going to France. He goes to Paris, where he completes his education.

At first the young man admires the progressive and innovative country, but soon becomes disillusioned. He sees that behind the bright façade of an enlightened country there is an emptiness.

Suddenly the prince stops receiving money and news from home. He returns to Rome. It turns out that his father is dead and business is in decline. To distract himself from his troubles, he immerses himself in the study of Italian history.

One day at a carnival in Rome, the prince meets the beautiful Annunziata. He falls in love with her. The girl leaves the carnival. The prince makes many efforts to catch up with the beauty. But suddenly he looks around and forgets about the girl, admiring the beauty of his native Rome.