Valperga Volume 1 (of 3)
By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Length2h 3m
About this audiobook
In 'Valperga Volume 1,' Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley weaves a captivating tale set against the backdrop of 14th-century Italy, where the ambitious and charismatic Castruccio Castracani rises to power amidst a landscape of political intrigue and personal ambition.
As Castruccio's conquests expand, his path crosses with the principled and independent Euthanasia, the Countess of Valperga, whose fortress stands as a beacon of resistance against tyranny.
Their complex relationship unfolds in a world where love, loyalty, and power collide, challenging each character's ideals and desires.
Shelley's narrative explores themes of freedom, the corrupting influence of power, and the struggle for integrity in a world driven by ambition, resonating with contemporary society's ongoing battles between personal conviction and societal pressures.
'Valperga' invites readers to reflect on the timeless dance between individual agency and the forces that seek to shape it, offering a rich tapestry of historical drama and philosophical inquiry.
With its vivid characters and intricate plot, this volume promises an enthralling journey through a time of tumult and transformation, leaving readers eager to uncover the fates of those who dare to defy the tides of history.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length2 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 29, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER X Euthanasia's Narrative.
4CHAPTER XIII Euthanasia holds a Court.
2CHAPTER XI Capture of Monte Catini.—Castruccio treacherously made prisoner by Ranieri, Governor of Lucca.—Delivered, and proclaimed Consul.
5CHAPTER XIV Euthanasia's Court continued.—Pepi arrives.
3CHAPTER XII Peace between Lucca and Florence.—Bindo.
6END OF VOLUME I.
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