Stradella is a historical novel written by F. Marion Crawford. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of the Italian composer and singer, Alessandro Stradella. Stradella is a talented musician who is admired by many, but he is also a reckless and impulsive man who gets himself into trouble. The novel follows Stradella's life as he travels across Italy, performing for the nobility and falling in love with a beautiful woman named Ortensia. However, their love is threatened by Ortensia's jealous and vengeful ...
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Stradella is a historical novel written by F. Marion Crawford. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of the Italian composer and singer, Alessandro Stradella. Stradella is a talented musician who is admired by many, but he is also a reckless and impulsive man who gets himself into trouble. The novel follows Stradella's life as he travels across Italy, performing for the nobility and falling in love with a beautiful woman named Ortensia. However, their love is threatened by Ortensia's jealous and vengeful cousin, who is determined to ruin Stradella's career and reputation. The novel is a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, and it explores the themes of art, passion, and the power of music. Crawford's writing is rich and evocative, capturing the sights, sounds, and emotions of 17th century Italy. Stradella is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and music lovers alike.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.
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