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This book is a tragedy by Gabriele D'Annunzio, based on the love triangle between Francesca da Polenta, Paolo, and Giovanni Malatesta in 13th century Italy. The author places this tale within the historical context of the era, specifically the bitter rivalry between the Malatesta and Polenta families. As Giovanni's brother, Paolo initiates a passionate affair with Giovanni's wife, Francesca, ultimately leading to their tragic deaths. Through this retelling, the author explores themes of forbidden love, the power struggles of the time, and the devastating consequences of betrayal.
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Gabriele D'Annunzio was an Italian poet, writer, novelist, dramatist, and war hero, who went on to play a controversial role in Italian politics prior to the Fascist movement. J. G. Nichols is a poet and translator.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a tragedy by Gabriele D'Annunzio, based on the love triangle between Francesca da Polenta, Paolo, and Giovanni Malatesta in 13th century Italy. The author places this tale within the historical context of the era, specifically the bitter rivalry between the Malatesta and Polenta families. As Giovanni's brother, Paolo initiates a passionate affair with Giovanni's wife, Francesca, ultimately leading to their tragic deaths. Through this retelling, the author explores themes of forbidden love, the power struggles of the time, and the devastating consequences of betrayal. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282322847_0
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