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Romola
- Narrated by: Gabriel Woolf
- Length: 24 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Romola is the fourth novel from the great Victorian novelist George Eliot and her first historical novel. Published in 1862 - 63, it is set in Florence at the end of the fifteenth century and events during the Italian Renaissance, and includes in its plot several notable figures from Florentine history.
The story is of a girl's devotion to her blind father, her marriage to and betrayal by a young Greek and ultimate life of self-sacrifice.
English novelist George Eliot (1819-1880), real name Mary Ann (Marian) Evans was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era.
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- Will Stevens
- 28-10-22
Could have been better
The overall reading was, but there are many errors in it which could have been picked up and corrected.
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- Dennis Sommers
- 22-12-21
Well researched and stimulating.
It’s a pretty unlikely plot but the background in Florence is as well researched as any modern historical novel. Having suffered from an abusive husband herself Eliot writes from the heart and with a good grasp of Contempprary Italian politics and puts more sensible spiritual counsel into the mouth of Savonarola than modern readers would give him credit for.
I didn’t know this book at all and only bought it in the €3 sale but it’s ptobably become my favourite of Eliot’s now.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Celia
- 26-03-10
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A fascinating story excellently read. Woolf?s rich tone of voice and laconic delivery are ideal for this book and, with few exceptions, he pronounces the Italian words authentically. If you know Florence you will recognise many familiar place names and if you aren?t, the book may inspire you to visit this timeless city. I haven?t read 'Romola' since I was a teenager and as an adult I am impressed with Eliot?s grasp of, and ability to render interesting, the convoluted politics of the Medician period. It?s also a ?jolly good yarn?!
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Caroline
- 01-05-09
Tolerable
During listening I sometimes wondered if Woolf got bored, suspecting him of suppressing a yawn now and then. Not enjoyable this lulling-the-listener-into-a-doze way of narrating and not getting an understanding of Eliot's meaning in this way. Not recommended.
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