Confessions Of An Italian
by Ippolito Nievo
2021-05-27 00:54:00
Confessions Of An Italian
by Ippolito Nievo
2021-05-27 00:54:00
A classic of Italian literature, this epic and unforgettable novel recounts one man’s long and turbulent life in revolutionary ItalyAt the age of eighty-three and nearing death, Carlo Altoviti has decided to write down the confessions of his lo...
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A classic of Italian literature, this epic and unforgettable novel recounts one man’s long and turbulent life in revolutionary Italy
At the age of eighty-three and nearing death, Carlo Altoviti has decided to write down the confessions of his long life. Throughout, Carlo has lived for his two great passions: his dream of a unified, free Italy and his undying love for the magnificent but inconstant Pisana. Peopled by a host of unforgettable characters, this epic historical novel intertwines the remarkable story of one man’s life and the history of Italy’s unification.
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