Romola

Romola

by George Eliot
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 09/01/2025

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The novel follows the life of Romola, a young and intelligent woman who becomes entangled in the political and social turmoil of 15th-century Florence. Romola is the daughter of a learned scholar, and her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets and falls in love with Tito Melema, a charming and ambitious young man.As Romola navigates her personal journey, she is confronted with the political upheaval in Florence, including the rise of the charismatic religious reformer Girolamo Savonarola. Romola's relationships, her search for personal identity, and her moral dilemmas are all influenced by the historical events unfolding around her.Eliot's "Romola" explores themes of love, betrayal, duty, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. The novel also examines the tensions between religion and secularism, the complexities of political power, and the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual enlightenment.One of the notable aspects of "Romola" is its rich historical context. Eliot meticulously researched the period, providing readers with a vivid depiction of Florence during the Renaissance, including its political intrigues, cultural atmosphere, and social dynamics."Romola" is characterized by Eliot's insightful characterization, psychological depth, and her ability to explore complex moral and philosophical ideas. The novel showcases her mastery of prose and her talent for interweaving historical events with compelling fictional narratives.

ISBN:
9789358398724
9789358398724
Category:
Adventure
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
09-01-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Zinc Read
George Eliot

George Eliot was born Mary Ann Evans in 1819. Her father was the land agent of Arbury Hall in Warwickshire, in the library of which Eliot embarked upon a brilliant self-education. She moved to London in 1850 and shone in its literary circles.

It was, however, her novels of English rural life that brought her fame, starting with Adam Bede, published under her new pen name in 1859, and reaching a zenith with Middlemarch in 1871. It is indicative of the respect and love that she inspired in her most devoted readers that Queen Victoria was one of them. She died in 1880.

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