"Francine Prose is one of a handful of truly indispensable American writers." --Gary Shteyngart The Glorious Ones are an unlikely troupe--there's Armanda, the cheerful dwarf and ex-nun; chattering Columbina; Pantalone the miser; and the wicked Brighella; all led by Flaminio Scala, the self-proclaimed most courageous man in Christendom. They travel up and down seventeenth-century Italy, performing in palaces and poor villages alike. For all their wild differences, not one of them is prepared for the arrival of the ...
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"Francine Prose is one of a handful of truly indispensable American writers." --Gary Shteyngart The Glorious Ones are an unlikely troupe--there's Armanda, the cheerful dwarf and ex-nun; chattering Columbina; Pantalone the miser; and the wicked Brighella; all led by Flaminio Scala, the self-proclaimed most courageous man in Christendom. They travel up and down seventeenth-century Italy, performing in palaces and poor villages alike. For all their wild differences, not one of them is prepared for the arrival of the mysterious Isabella, their new boss.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 154 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 8x5x0; Minor shelf wear to binding. Light wear & foxing on edges of text block. Dj lightly shelf worn with scuffs, creases, small stains & tears. Dust jacket in a mylar cover.
The story of THE GLORIOUS ONES, ostensibly the tale of a commedia dell'arte troupe in 17th century Italy, is related chapter by chapter by different members of the troupe. While this method offers a variety of perspectives about the lives and fortunes of the troupe, the stories the characters offer are not particularly compelling. Nor do the multiple viewpoints add a greater, more complete dimension to the tale. Perhaps it's not a fair comparison, but David Mitchell's GHOSTWRITTEN and CLOUD ATLAS are far more riveting examples of novels whose perspectives shift from chapter to chapter, gathering momentum and increasing each book's impact.