The Leopard: Introduction by David Gilmour
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Set in the 1860s, a story of a decadent, dying Sicilian aristocracy threatened by the approaching forces of democracy and revolution
Lampedusa Giuseppe Tomasi di Books
This author's work delves deeply into the complexities of human existence and the shifting sands of social structures. His writing is characterized by a refined stylistic sensibility and a profound insight into the psychology of characters who often grapple with their identities and the meaning of life. Through rich language and evocative imagery, he explores timeless themes such as love, loss, and the search for truth. His literary contribution lies in his enduring portrayal of the human spirit and its place in the world.
The Leopard
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A tale of Fabrizio, Prince of Salina, who in 1860 is the last of his aristocratic line, watching and waiting in his Sicilian acres as Garibaldi's landing heralds the beginning of a new order.
