The Conquest of Rome by Matilde Serao

by Mathilde Serao

Overview

Matilde Serao (1857-1927) was a successful and prolific journalist and novelist. This book tells the story of the arrival in Rome of a provincial deputy from the poor South. It paints a portrait of political and social life in contemporary Rome.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851960255
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/18/1991
Series:	Pickering Women's Classics
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

The Conquest of Rome (1885) On the train bringing him to the capital from the deep South, the newly-elected deputy Francesco Sangiorgio dreams of a glittering future in Rome. To his disappointment the Eternal City greets the young man's ambition with indifference, but step by imperceptible step, Sangiorgio makes his mark on his parliamentary colleagues, and establishes a place in high society. But his fate is sealed when he falls under the sway of the enigmatic Angelica Vargas, and the 'conquest of Rome' that was within his grasp seems tantalisingly to slip away. The readability of this contemporary translation contributed significantly to Serao's growing reputation among the reading public of Victorian England.

Editorial Reviews

Translation of the novel first published--in Italian--in 1885 with a new introduction and notes by Ann Caesar. Except for limited editions we've never seen so dear a novel--18 cents per page! Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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