Lavinia: A Novel (1861)

Lavinia: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Italian author Giovanni Ruffini and originally published in 1861. The story is set in 15th century Italy and follows the life of the titular character, Lavinia, a young woman who is forced to flee her home after her father is killed in a political uprising.Lavinia is taken in by a wealthy family, where she is trained in the ways of courtly life and eventually becomes a lady-in-waiting to the Duchess of Milan. Along the way, she falls in love with a young nobleman named Carlo, but their relationship is threatened by the political turmoil of the time.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for power in Renaissance Italy. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Italian courts, with detailed descriptions of the clothing, food, and customs of the time.Lavinia: A Novel is considered a classic of Italian literature and has been praised for its engaging plot, well-drawn characters, and historical accuracy.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.