Diamond Cut Diamond: A Story Of Tuscan Life (1874)

By Thomas Adolphus Trollope

Book Overview

Diamond Cut Diamond: A Story Of Tuscan Life is a novel written by Thomas Adolphus Trollope and published in 1874. The story is set in Tuscany, Italy, and follows the lives of two brothers, Emilio and Carlo, who are both involved in a complex web of political and personal relationships. Emilio, a wealthy landowner, is a supporter of the conservative government, while Carlo is a radical journalist who is fighting for social and political change.The novel explores the themes of social class, politics, and family relationships, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in Tuscany during the mid-19th century. Through the lives of Emilio and Carlo, the author offers a critical commentary on the political and social issues of the time, including the struggle for Italian unification and the tensions between the upper and lower classes.Diamond Cut Diamond is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating insight into Italian society and politics during a period of great change and upheaval. With its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of Tuscan life, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Italy.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: 116462024X
• ISBN13: 9781164620242
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"