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Violence
Some
Period violence including oppression and the historical realities of 17th-century warfare and plague
Language
None
No profanity in this literary translation
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content appropriate to the lovers' story
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of faith, perseverance, and love overcoming historical forces
What this book is about
The Italian masterpiece of literature in English translation. A sweeping historical novel about ordinary people caught in the grip of history. Violence includes the violence of the period, plague, and oppression. A foundational work of European literature.
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Period violence
Plague themes
Historical oppression
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