Stradella
2005
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Stradella is a historical novel written by F. Marion Crawford. The story takes place in 17th century Italy and follows the life of a famous composer and musician named Alessandro Stradella. Stradella is a talented and charismatic man who is loved by many, but also has many enemies due to his reckless behavior and scandalous affairs. The novel explores his relationships with various women, including a wealthy noblewoman named Ortensia and a beautiful singer named Leonora. Along the way, Stradella must navigate the dangerous political and social climate of Italy, as well as the machinations of his enemies. The book is a vivid portrayal of life in Italy during the Baroque period, and includes descriptions of music, art, and architecture of the time. It is a compelling tale of love, passion, and music, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction.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.
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