Bomarzo by Manuel Mujica Lainez
Set in the Italian Renaissance, the novel follows the life of the Duke of Bomarzo, Pier Francesco Orsini, a physically deformed nobleman who navigates the complexities of power, art, and love. Haunted by his own insecurities and the weight of his family's legacy, he commissions the creation of a surreal garden filled with grotesque statues, reflecting his inner turmoil and the dark, enigmatic beauty of his world. Through rich, evocative prose, the narrative delves into themes of ambition, mortality, and the search for meaning in a world rife with political intrigue and personal betrayal.
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- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Viagem Dos Sete Demónios
- Bomarzo Ein Renaissance Roman
- Bomarzo I
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