Saracinesca - Crawford, F. Marion
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Set in 19th-century Rome, Saracinesca immerses readers in the aristocratic world of the Italian nobility. The novel follows the powerful Saracinesca family, focusing on the tension between traditional values and the changing tides of modernity. With vivid depictions of Italian society, love, and political intrigue, Crawford crafts a story that delves into the dynamics of power, honor, and the complexity of relationships. This sweeping tale blends romance with historical detail, offering a rich portrayal of a bygone era. Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his…mehr

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Set in 19th-century Rome, Saracinesca immerses readers in the aristocratic world of the Italian nobility. The novel follows the powerful Saracinesca family, focusing on the tension between traditional values and the changing tides of modernity. With vivid depictions of Italian society, love, and political intrigue, Crawford crafts a story that delves into the dynamics of power, honor, and the complexity of relationships. This sweeping tale blends romance with historical detail, offering a rich portrayal of a bygone era. Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastic stories. Set chiefly in Rome of the late 1860s, Saracinesca details the spiritual and economic problems of the aristocracy at a time when its influence and status were under attack from the emerging forces of modernity.
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Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, particularly those set in Italy, which reflect his cosmopolitan upbringing and extensive travels. Born to an artistic family—his parents were the American sculptor Thomas Crawford and Louisa Cutler Ward, sister of the novelist Julia Ward Howe—Crawford was well-equipped to observe and depict a broad array of cultural settings. After a diverse education, which took him to St Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, Cambridge University, the University of Heidelberg, and the University of Rome, Crawford worked as a newspaper editor in India before embarking on his career as a novelist. His debut work, 'Mr. Isaacs' (1882), quickly established him as a skilled storyteller. Crawford's output was prolific, and his works were widely popular in their time. 'Saracinesca' (1887), perhaps his best-known novel, was the first in a series set in Italy that explored the lives, loves, and political entanglements of Roman aristocracy. His literary style, characterized by vivid description and swift narrative pace, often in the context of exotic locales and historical settings, captivated many readers and secured Crawford's legacy within the canon of 19th-century American expatriate literature. Though his popularity has waned since his death, Crawford's contribution to the international flavor of American literature remains significant.