Lavinia: A Novel (1861)

Lavinia: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Italian author Giovanni Ruffini in 1861. The story is set in 17th century Italy and follows the life of Lavinia, a young woman who is forced into a marriage with a man she does not love. Despite her unhappy marriage, Lavinia finds solace in her friendship with a young artist named Carlo. As their friendship deepens, Lavinia begins to question the societal expectations placed upon her and must navigate the consequences of her choices. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of societal norms. Lavinia: A Novel has been praised for its vivid descriptions of Italian life and customs during the 17th century.Three Volumes In One.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.

Giovanni R. Ruffini is Assistant Professor of History and Classical Studies at Fairfield University.