Belphegor: Or The Mountebank And His Wife (1868)

By Thomas Higgie

Book Overview

Belphegor: Or The Mountebank And His Wife is a novel written by Thomas Higgie in 1868. The story revolves around a group of traveling performers, including the titular character Belphegor, a charismatic and enigmatic mountebank, and his wife, a beautiful and mysterious woman named Fiorella. The novel is set in Italy and follows the couple as they move from town to town, performing their shows and encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed and the true nature of Belphegor and Fiorella's relationship is uncovered. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. With its vivid descriptions of the Italian countryside and its colorful cast of characters, Belphegor: Or The Mountebank And His Wife is a captivating and engaging read that offers a unique glimpse into the world of traveling performers in the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120161770
• ISBN13: 9781120161772
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"