Valperga Volume 2 (of 3) or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca
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"Valperga Volume 2 (of 3) or The Life and Adventures of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca" is a historical novel by the famous English writer Mary Shelley, who created this work in 1823. In this book, she tells the story of the life and adventures of Castruccio, a noble prince of Lucca who spent his life defending his city from enemies and playing a complicated political game.
The author examines in detail the period of medieval Italy, its political and social contradictions, as well as shades of human relations. In the second volume of Walperga, readers are introduced to new vicissitudes in the life of Castruccio, his rivals and allies, and deepen their understanding of the unique character of this outstanding ruler.
This book is distinguished by a rich description of historical events, an artistic depiction of characters and a skillful combination of fact and fantasy. It is full of unpredictable plot twists that will not leave indifferent any reader who appreciates interesting literature."
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- Name of the Author
- Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2020-09-29
- Title
- Valperga Volume 2 (of 3)
or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca - Subject
- Castracani, Castruccio, 1281-1328 -- Fiction
Condottieri -- Fiction
Guelfs and Ghibellines -- History -- Fiction
Historical fiction
Italy -- History -- 1268-1492 -- Fiction
Lucca (Italy) -- History -- Fiction
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