The Leopard
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.
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.