Romola
No CoverA historical novel set in Renaissance Florence, exploring personal and political conflicts.
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A historical novel set in Renaissance Florence, exploring personal and political conflicts.
RomolaGeorge EliotRomola (1862-63) is a historical novel by George Eliot set in the fifteenth century, and is "a deep study of life in the city of Florence from an intellectual, artistic, religious, and social point of view". It first appeared in fourteen parts published in Cornhill Magazine from July 1862 (vol. 6, no. 31) to August 1863 (vol. 8, no. 44). The story takes place amidst actual historical events during the Italian Renaissance, and includes in its plot several notable figures from Fl...
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Courtship, marriage, and romantic betrayal; no explicit sexual content
Political turmoil, executions, and a fatal confrontation; limited gore
No strong language or profanity present
Occasional social drinking in the historical Florentine setting
No LGBTQIA+ representation depicted
Savonarola, Dominican faith, visions, and moral theology central to plot
No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
No occult or demonology content present
Florentine politics, Medici power, and Savonarola’s reforms drive the story
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Slavery, marital deception, abandonment, and emotional cruelty recur
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