A Sicilian Romance A Tale of Mystery and Romance in 16th Century Sicily
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
21.01.2023
Verlag
CultureaSeitenzahl
244
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14,8/1,4 cm
Gewicht
321 g
Auflage
1. Tirage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
979-10-418-0023-0
"A Sicilian Romance" by Ann Radcliffe is a Gothic novel set in the late 16th century on the northern shore of Sicily. The story unfolds around the Mazzini family, whose castle, now in ruins, was once a seat of luxury and vice. The narrative begins with a traveler who, intrigued by the castle's history, learns of a manuscript detailing the family's past. The tale centers on the Marquis of Mazzini, a man of imperious character, and his two daughters, Emilia and Julia, who are raised in seclusion under the care of Madame de Menon. The marquis's neglect and the influence of his second wife, Maria de Vellorno, a woman of artful and volatile nature, shape the lives of the daughters. The novel explores themes of love, mystery, and the supernatural, as Julia becomes entangled in a series of mysterious events linked to the uninhabited southern part of the castle. The appearance of lights and figures in this section of the castle, coupled with the dying words of a servant, Vincent, hint at a dark secret. As the story progresses, Julia experiences the pangs of first love with Count Hippolitus de Vereza, amidst the backdrop of family intrigue and the oppressive influence of the marchioness. The novel is a rich tapestry of emotional depth, exploring the contrast between the innocence of youth and the corruption of power, set against the picturesque yet haunting landscape of Sicily.
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