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Classics - The Leopard: A Novel

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Book Synopsis: Set in the 1860s, The Leopard tells the spellbinding story of a decadent, dying Sicilian aristocracy threatened by the approaching forces of democracy and revolution. The dramatic sweep and richness of observation, the seamless intertwining of public and private worlds, and the grasp of human frailty imbue The Leopard with its particular melancholy beauty and power, and place it among the greatest historical novels of our time. Although Giuseppe di Lampedusa had long had the book in mind, he began writing it only in his late fifties; he died at age sixty, soon after the manuscript was rejected as unpublishable. In his introduction, Gioacchino Lanza Tomasi, Lampedusa's nephew, gives us a detailed history of the initial publication and the various editions that followed. And he includes passages Lampedusa wrote for the book that were omitted by the original Italian editors. Here, finally, is the definitive edition of this brilliant and timeless novel. (Translated from the Italian by Archibald Colquhoun.) Read more

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Discover the captivating world of Sicilian aristocracy in the 1860s with "The Leopard: A Novel". This spellbinding tale intricately weaves together the decline of a decadent aristocracy and the rise of democracy and revolution. Lose yourself in the breathtaking drama, observing the seamless harmony between public and private spheres. With its profound understanding of human weakness and a melancholic beauty, "The Leopard" has rightfully earned its place among the greatest historical novels of our time.

Though Giuseppe di Lampedusa penned this masterpiece at the twilight of his life, it was tragically rejected as unpublishable. However, this ultimate edition is now available, thanks to the laborious efforts of his nephew, Gioacchino Lanza Tomasi. In his detailed introduction, Lanza Tomasi provides a fascinating history of the book's publication, documenting the journey from rejection to celebration. Furthermore, this edition includes passages omitted by the original editors, truly making it the definitive version of this brilliant and timeless novel.

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