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Romola is a historical novel written by the renowned British author George Eliot. The story is set in Florence, Italy during the Renaissance period in the late 15th century. The protagonist of the novel, Romola, is a young woman who is the daughter of a scholar and a follower of the teachings of Savonarola, a religious reformer. Romola is a strong, intelligent, and independent woman who is forced to marry a man named Tito Melema, who is charming but deceitful. Tito's true character is revealed when he abandons his wife and becomes involved in political corruption. Romola is devastated by Tito's betrayal and struggles to find meaning in her life.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, morality, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. It also provides a vivid portrayal of Renaissance Florence, including the political and religious turmoil of the time.Eliot's writing style is characterized by her attention to detail and her ability to create complex and realistic characters. Romola is considered one of her greatest works and is a classic of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
| ISBN-13 | 9781430478928 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1430478926 |
| Weight | 1.85 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 1.28 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $43.95 |
| Format | - |
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| Pages | 576 pages |
| Publisher | Kessinger Publishing |
| Published On | 2007-01-01 |
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