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The story follows Modesta, who, after being orphaned at nine, is raised in a convent until she cleverly escapes. Her journey leads her to become a princess, driven by her sensuality, pride, and determination to explore the vast experiences life has to offer. The narrative highlights her resilience and quest for richness in life, set against the backdrop of her humble beginnings in a Sicilian village.
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The Art of Joy, Goliarda Sapienza
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- The Art of Joy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Goliarda Sapienza
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 704
- ISBN13
- 9780141198477
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women, Classics, Erotica, LGBTQ+, Gifts for women, Southern Europe, Italy, Feminism, Literary Fiction, Italian Literature, Homosexuality
- First published
- 1998
- Original title
- L'arte della gioia
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- The story follows Modesta, who, after being orphaned at nine, is raised in a convent until she cleverly escapes. Her journey leads her to become a princess, driven by her sensuality, pride, and determination to explore the vast experiences life has to offer. The narrative highlights her resilience and quest for richness in life, set against the backdrop of her humble beginnings in a Sicilian village.