Description
Set in Renaissance Florence, this novel follows Tito Melema, a charming Greek outsider whose ambition and adaptability allow him to insinuate himself into the city’s influential circles. As his relationships deepen—including his marriage to Romola, a principled woman shaped by learning and conscience—Tito’s private schemes begin to collide with the moral and emotional costs they bring. Against a backdrop of political upheaval, family loyalty, and religious feeling, Romola’s steadfast compassion for the sick and poor becomes a counterpoint to Tito’s pursuit of status. With George Eliot’s characteristic psychological depth and richly researched historical texture, the story explores love, integrity, and the ways power can both seduce and destroy.
Available Editions
paperback
Oxford University Press
Published Jan 1, 1994
651 pages
ISBN: 9780192829641
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Details
First Published
1863
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Romola by George Eliot.