The Leopard

The Leopard

$12.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Giuseppe Di Lampedusa
Binding: Hardback
Published: TWENTIETH CENTURY CLASSICS

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 19th-century Sicily, The Leopard chronicles the decline of an aristocratic family as Italy unifies. This historical novel masterfully portrays Prince Fabrizio Salina, a man grappling with the inevitable changes sweeping away his ancient way of life. The narrative presents a poignant meditation on tradition versus progress, the nature of power, and the bittersweet acceptance of fate. With a melancholic yet incisive tone, it illustrates the complexities of a society in transition, offering a timeless reflection on mortality and the human condition.

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Description

Author: Giuseppe Di Lampedusa
Binding: Hardback
Published: TWENTIETH CENTURY CLASSICS

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 19th-century Sicily, The Leopard chronicles the decline of an aristocratic family as Italy unifies. This historical novel masterfully portrays Prince Fabrizio Salina, a man grappling with the inevitable changes sweeping away his ancient way of life. The narrative presents a poignant meditation on tradition versus progress, the nature of power, and the bittersweet acceptance of fate. With a melancholic yet incisive tone, it illustrates the complexities of a society in transition, offering a timeless reflection on mortality and the human condition.