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The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence
The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence by Sarah Dunant, published in London by Little, Brown in 2003. This hardcover first UK edition is accompanied by its dust jacket and has ISBN 0-316-72549-8. The precise printing is not confirmed from the available copyright-page photograph.
Set amid the political and religious upheaval of late-15th-century Florence, the novel follows the intelligent and artistically gifted Alessandra Cecchi as the city moves from Medici splendour toward the severe influence of Savonarola. Dunant combines a coming-of-age story with Renaissance art, forbidden attraction, family expectations and the struggle of a young woman seeking intellectual and creative freedom.
This copy is signed directly by Sarah Dunant on the title page and personalized “To Maureen.” A “SIGNED BY AUTHOR” sticker is present on the front of the dust jacket.
The seller grades the book Very Good and discloses page toning. The dust jacket is now protected in a removable clear plastic cover. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
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The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence by Sarah Dunant, published in London by Little, Brown in 2003. This hardcover first UK edition is accompanied by its dust jacket and has ISBN 0-316-72549-8. The precise printing is not confirmed from the available copyright-page photograph.
Set amid the political and religious upheaval of late-15th-century Florence, the novel follows the intelligent and artistically gifted Alessandra Cecchi as the city moves from Medici splendour toward the severe influence of Savonarola. Dunant combines a coming-of-age story with Renaissance art, forbidden attraction, family expectations and the struggle of a young woman seeking intellectual and creative freedom.
This copy is signed directly by Sarah Dunant on the title page and personalized “To Maureen.” A “SIGNED BY AUTHOR” sticker is present on the front of the dust jacket.
The seller grades the book Very Good and discloses page toning. The dust jacket is now protected in a removable clear plastic cover. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
