The Scarlet City: A Novel of 16th Century ItalyChicago Review Press, 1 aug 2005 - 368 pagina's Although he bears one of the most notorious names in all of Italy, Giovanni Borgia doesn't know his parentage. Hella Haasse uses the Italian Wars as a backdrop for Giovanni's agonizing quest for his identity. Set against the backdrop of the Italian wars, this novel seeks to unravel the puzzle of Giovanni Borgia's true identity. Machiavelli, Vittoria Colonna, Michelangelo, the Borgias and the Medici are some of the characters who inhabit the secretive and dangerous world of sixteenth century Rome. |
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Pagina 21
... honor of it; they had solid backgrounds: money, castles, lands—and they bore ancient illustrious French names—their escutcheons were unblemished. I was poor, a foreigner. I had no fortune, no income beyond the handful of ducats doled ...
... honor of it; they had solid backgrounds: money, castles, lands—and they bore ancient illustrious French names—their escutcheons were unblemished. I was poor, a foreigner. I had no fortune, no income beyond the handful of ducats doled ...
Pagina 24
... honor which had befallen Ine. I sat in front of Cesare on his horse; surrounded by soldiers, we rode through the steep and narrow streets of the town. Cesare's standard was flying from the damaged tower of the castle. Ducal Ducal the ...
... honor which had befallen Ine. I sat in front of Cesare on his horse; surrounded by soldiers, we rode through the steep and narrow streets of the town. Cesare's standard was flying from the damaged tower of the castle. Ducal Ducal the ...
Pagina 47
... enemy, I could tell you a little about that . . . It's an honor to be summoned by him, Messer. Perhaps it's a commission for you from the Datary?" "I don't know anything about it." "We must get together –47– Aretino and Borgia.
... enemy, I could tell you a little about that . . . It's an honor to be summoned by him, Messer. Perhaps it's a commission for you from the Datary?" "I don't know anything about it." "We must get together –47– Aretino and Borgia.
Pagina 56
... honored, he cherished. He was ready to humble himself, to do violence to his shy, surly nature. Surprised by the realization that the adored one had misunderstood him and was trading on feelings that he had permanently conquered, he ...
... honored, he cherished. He was ready to humble himself, to do violence to his shy, surly nature. Surprised by the realization that the adored one had misunderstood him and was trading on feelings that he had permanently conquered, he ...
Pagina 70
... with no opportunity for private conversation. We were guests at Bona Sforza's wedding, honored guests. We couldn't avoid even one of the countless ceremonies. Day after day and part of every night we sat The Scarlet City.
... with no opportunity for private conversation. We were guests at Bona Sforza's wedding, honored guests. We couldn't avoid even one of the countless ceremonies. Day after day and part of every night we sat The Scarlet City.
Inhoudsopgave
XI Tullia dAragona | 217 |
XII Vittoria Colonna | 233 |
XIII Giovanni Borgia | 251 |
XIV Niccolò Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini | 269 |
XV Tullia dAragona | 279 |
XVI Giovanni Borgia | 295 |
XVII Francesco Guicciardini and Niccolò Machiavelli | 311 |
XVIII Michelangelo Buonarroti | 325 |
VII Vittoria Colonna | 131 |
VIII Francesco Guicciardini to Niccolò Machiavelli | 143 |
IX Giovanni Borgia | 151 |
X Pietro Aretino and Giovanni Borgia | 203 |
XIX Giovanni Borgia | 335 |
XX Vittoria Colonna | 351 |
XXI Giovanni Borgia | 365 |
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