Il secolo che muore, vol. IV

Name: Il secolo che muore, vol. IV
Author: Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi

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The volume weaves courtroom scenes, domestic conversations, and wartime episodes to sketch a society riddled with hypocrisy and fragile authority. Leathered legal functionaries and hesitant jurors are portrayed with ironic detail, while intimate exchanges reveal possessive marriage customs and the anxieties of aging and desire. Interludes of military misfortune and bodily suffering punctuate the narrative, giving weight to the human costs behind public rhetoric. Through concentrated character portraits, satirical commentary, and moral reflection, the text probes institutional decay and the tensions between appearance, law, and private life.

About the Author

Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi

Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi was an Italian novelist and playwright known for his historical narratives and dramatic works. His notable novel, "Isabella Orsini: A Historical Novel of the Fifteenth Century," reflects his interest in the complexities of Italian history and character-driven storytelling. Guerrazzi's writing often explores themes of politics and morality, as seen in works like "Apologia della vita politica di F.-D. Guerrazzi" and "Beatrice Cenci: Storia del secolo XVI." His contributions to literature encompass a range of genres, including drama and historical fiction, making him a significant figure in 19th-century Italian literature.

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