Hector Fieramosca Or The Challenge Of Barletta: An Historical Tale

By Massimo d'Azeglio

Book Overview

Hector Fieramosca Or The Challenge Of Barletta: An Historical Tale is a novel written by Massimo Tapparelli d'Azeglio. The book is set in the 16th century and is based on the historical event known as the Challenge of Barletta. The story follows the adventures of Hector Fieramosca, a young knight from Naples, who is sent to defend the honor of his country in a duel against the French knights. The duel takes place in the city of Barletta and is witnessed by a large crowd of people. The book is a tale of chivalry, honor, and bravery, and is considered a classic of Italian literature. It has been translated into several languages and has been adapted into plays and movies. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history, culture, and literature.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: 143265232X
• ISBN13: 9781432652326
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"