Unfold a haunting tale of love, fate, and moral struggle in a world of refined danger and quiet devotion. This dark, centuries-spanning narrative follows Monaldi, his wife Rosalia, and a web of secrets that tests loyalty, virtue, and the power of belief.
In a mood of gothic intimacy, the manuscript at the center of the story casts light on passion, punishment, and the search for meaning. Across journeys to convents, dramatic revelations, and a climactic meditation on suffering and grace, the characters confront what it means to live and love rightly when shadows close in.
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There is sometimes so striking a resemblance between the autumnal sky of Italy and that of New England at the same season, that when the peculiar features of the scenery are obscured by twilight it needs but little aid of the imagination in an American traveller to fancy himself in his own country; the bright orange of the horizon, fading into a low yellow, and here and there broken by a slender bar of molten gold, with the broad mass of pale apple-green blending above, and the sheet of deep azure over these, gradually darkening to the zenith - all carry him back to his dearer home. It was at such a time as this, and beneath such a sky, that (in the year 17 while my vettura was slowly toiling up one of the mountains of Abruzzo, I had thrown myself back in the carriage, to enjoy one.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the tragic tale of two friends bound by their camaraderie yet separated by their aspirations and very nature. Maldura, proud and ambitious, is a man driven to distinction by a false confidence in his own abilities and an insatiable hunger for praise. Monaldi, gentle and contemplative, finds contentment in the simple pleasures of life and the pursuit of artistic perfection. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous art world, this book delves deeply into the themes of envy, love, ambition, and the nature of true genius. Through the author's evocative prose, the reader is transported back to the vibrant cultural landscape of Italy where they become immersed in the fascinating rivalry between these two unforgettable characters. This book is a compelling exploration of the human condition, offering timeless insights into the complexities of friendship, the pursuit of success, and the search for purpose and meaning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332596669_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332596669
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