The Malatesta Temple (1915) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168947550)

The Malatesta Temple is a novel written by Luigi Orsini and published in 1915. The story is set in the Italian town of Rimini during the Renaissance period, and follows the lives of two young lovers, Isotta and Lazzaro, who are caught in the middle of a power struggle between rival families. The Malatesta family, who rule over the town, are determined to build a grand temple to their own glory, but they face opposition from the powerful Medici family, who seek to maintain their own influence in the region. As tensions rise and violence erupts, Isotta and Lazzaro find themselves drawn into the conflict, and must fight to protect their love and their own lives. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the political and social upheaval of the Renaissance era, and explores themes of power, love, and loyalty. Orsini's writing is rich and evocative, capturing the beauty and intrigue of Renaissance Italy with great skill. The Malatesta Temple is a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in historical fiction or Italian culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Luigi Orsini
ISBN-10: 1168947553
ISBN-13: 9781168947550
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 5.98h x 9.01w x 0.31d