Il secolo che muore, vol. III

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

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The volume resumes the narrative by revealing the fates of previously introduced figures and by adding new, vividly sketched characters whose comic grotesqueness exposes social pretensions. A lengthy, satirical portrait of a vain, carefully groomed man charts his rise from petty thefts and opportunism to public office, revealing ambition, hypocrisy, and self-styled respectability. Interleaved are scenes of private anxieties, domestic attachments, and moral hesitation that complicate decisions and bring earlier threads to a painful, reflective resolution, blending mordant humor with social critique.

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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