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Romola
Book • 1863
Romola is a historical novel by George Eliot, published in 1863, set in Florence during the late 15th century.
It follows the story of Romola, the daughter of a blind scholar, and her tumultuous marriage to Tito Melema, a charming but morally corrupt Greek-Italian.
The novel delves into themes of integrity, betrayal, and the conflict between paganism and Christianity, set against the backdrop of political upheaval and the rise of Savonarola.
It follows the story of Romola, the daughter of a blind scholar, and her tumultuous marriage to Tito Melema, a charming but morally corrupt Greek-Italian.
The novel delves into themes of integrity, betrayal, and the conflict between paganism and Christianity, set against the backdrop of political upheaval and the rise of Savonarola.
