9780282624934 - Mona Lisa: An Opera in Two Acts (Classic Reprint) de Schillings, Max (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a play set in Renaissance Florence, following members of the Giocondo family as they host a party during the city's famous Carnival celebration. The story begins with a discussion on Mona Lisa, the wife of the wealthy merchant Francesco del Giocondo, whose mysterious smile has been immortalized in Leonardo's famed painting. Despite her beauty, Mona Lisa is renowned for her coldness and reserve, her face forever stuck in the famous smile. Unbeknownst to her husband, she has secretly longed for her lost love, Giovanni de Salviati, since their separation, and their paths cross again at this grand event. The play delves into themes of hidden desires, jealousy, and the search for true love amidst the vibrant and chaotic backdrop of the Carnival, where revelers indulge in both pleasures of the flesh and of the soul. The author explores the characters' deepest emotions and motivations as they grapple with their passions and societal expectations. The book deftly captures the essence of Renaissance Florence, contrasting the grandeur of a wealthy merchant's palace with the debauchery of the streets. It offers a profound look at the human condition, reminding us that the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment often comes at a great price. 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.