Lampedusa, Giuseppe Tomasi di
The Leopard: Revised and with New Material (Vintage Classic)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099512158
- author:
- Lampedusa, Giuseppe Tomasi di
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Leopard is a masterpiece of modern literature, set against the backdrop of Sicily's tumultuous 19th-century history. In the spring of 1860, the once-mighty Prince of Salina must confront the forces of change that threaten his family's way of life. As Garibaldi's forces arrive, the Prince is faced with a choice: resist the inevitable or come to terms with the changing world around him. This novel, the only work of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, is a poignant exploration of love, decay, and the human condition. With its unique blend of poetry and prose, it transports readers to the Sicilian countryside, where the boundaries between opulence and squalor are blurred. A work of great artistry, The Leopard has been hailed as one of the greatest novels of the century. Its impact is undeniable, leaving an indelible mark on those who have read it.
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