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Set against the backdrop of Florence in 1492, the narrative intertwines fictional characters with historical figures like Savonarola and Machiavelli. The story follows Romola, the virtuous daughter of a blind scholar, whose marriage to the charming but treacherous Tito Melema leads her into a web of betrayal. Inspired by Savonarola's ideals, Romola's journey of self-discovery and sacrifice unfolds amidst the city's political and religious upheaval, ultimately revealing her quest for redemption in the face of disillusionment.
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Romola, George Eliot
- Language
- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Romola
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Eliot
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 656
- ISBN13
- 9780375761218
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Florence in 1492, the narrative intertwines fictional characters with historical figures like Savonarola and Machiavelli. The story follows Romola, the virtuous daughter of a blind scholar, whose marriage to the charming but treacherous Tito Melema leads her into a web of betrayal. Inspired by Savonarola's ideals, Romola's journey of self-discovery and sacrifice unfolds amidst the city's political and religious upheaval, ultimately revealing her quest for redemption in the face of disillusionment.