Isabella Orsini, duchessa di Bracciano

Name: Isabella Orsini, duchessa di Bracciano
Author: Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi

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A noblewoman tormented by a secret illicit passion endures intense religious and moral anguish and contemplates escape from her suffering. That passion provokes an act of violence that triggers jealousy, accusation, and family upheaval, leading to confession and ultimately death. The narrative alternates interior meditation and devotional language with episodes of social scandal and legal or moral constraint, tracing how private desire collides with public honor and law and how mercy, guilt, and consequence shape the characters’ decline.

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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