Caroline Moorehead

Iris Origo: Marchesa of Val D'Orcia

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ISBN 13:: 9780749016562
author:: Caroline Moorehead
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Allison & Busby
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 480
Dimensions:: 13.2 x 3 x 19.7 cm
Genre:: Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights,
Condition:: New
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Iris Origo: A Life of Perseverance and Courage Iris Origo was a remarkable woman whose life was marked by intelligence, wit, and unwavering commitment to her values. Born into an American family in Italy, she grew up with a unique blend of cultures that shaped her perspective on the world. After marrying Antonio Origo, Iris became part of a vibrant community of artists and intellectuals in Florence, where they later settled in the picturesque Val d'Orcia valley. During World War II, their decision to stand firmly against the Nazis had far-reaching consequences, including the loss of her diary, which has since become a powerful testament to her courage. This biography, drawn from previously unpublished letters, diaries, and papers, offers a deeply personal and nuanced portrait of Iris Origo, revealing a complex and fascinating individual whose life was marked by both triumph and adversity.

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