L'assedio di Firenze by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi
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| Author | Guerrazzi, Francesco Domenico, 1804-1873 |
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| Illustrator | Sanesi, Niccola |
| Title | L'assedio di Firenze |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "L'Assedio di Firenze" by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative appears to revolve around the tumultuous events during Florence's historical conflicts, particularly focusing on the character of Niccolò Machiavelli, who embodies the struggles of the Italian people against oppression and tyranny. Through its exploration of themes such as power, freedom, and betrayal, the book likely examines the broader implications of these events for Italian identity and national spirit. The opening of the novel introduces Machiavelli in a reflective state as he wanders through Florence, recalling both its beauty and the traumas of its past. It highlights his deep emotional ties to the city, coupled with a sense of loss from his experiences in exile. Through poetic and philosophical musings, he grapples with the nature of suffering, the fleeting qualities of joy, and his desire for freedom and justice for his homeland. The initial chapters set a poignant tone, indicating Machiavelli's internal conflicts while establishing his relationships with other characters, hinting at the political intrigues and moral dilemmas that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Florence (Italy) -- History -- Siege, 1529-1530 --Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48445 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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