Name: Valperga
SKU: 61668115
Price: 24.90 EUR
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Author: Mary Shelley
ISBN: 9781546532064

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Physical Book

Author

Mary Shelley

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

408

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x2.1 cm

Weight

0.54 kg.

ISBN13

9781546532064

Synopsis "Valperga"

Valperga is a historical novel which relates the adventures of the early fourteenth-century despot Castruccio Castracani, a real historical figure who became the lord of Lucca and conquered Florence. In the novel, his armies threaten the fictional fortress of Valperga, governed by Countess Euthanasia, the woman he loves. He forces her to choose between her feelings for him and political liberty. She chooses the latter and sails off to her death.

Mary Shelley

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Mary Shelley (1797-1851) Mary Shelley, born in London in (1797-1851), is the visionary author of Frankenstein, considered the first science fiction novel. Her life was marked by love, tragedy, and creativity. In addition to Frankenstein, she wrote works like The Last Man and Valperga, exploring themes such as ethics, loneliness. Her legacy transcends generations, inspiring debates on science and humanity. Discover in our bookstore her essential books and let yourself be captivated by the imagination and talent of one of the great figures of universal literature.

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