Publisher's Synopsis
Lucrezia Floriani is a novel written by George Sand and published in 1857. The story revolves around the title character, Lucrezia Floriani, who is a beautiful and successful actress in Paris. She is a woman of great intelligence and charm, but she is also known for her promiscuity and her tendency to have affairs with many men.One day, Lucrezia meets Prince Karol, a wealthy and handsome man who is immediately smitten with her. Despite their different social statuses, the two begin a passionate affair that lasts for several years. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Karol is already married and has children.As the novel progresses, Lucrezia begins to realize that her relationship with Karol is not as fulfilling as she had hoped. She becomes increasingly disillusioned with the shallow and superficial lifestyle of the Parisian elite, and she longs for something more meaningful and authentic.Ultimately, Lucrezia decides to leave Karol and return to her roots in the countryside. She finds solace in nature and in the simple pleasures of life, and she discovers a newfound sense of purpose and contentment.Lucrezia Floriani is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, passion, morality, and the search for meaning and fulfillment in life. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
