Dec 29, 2009

The Leopard | The Leopard

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Author: Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
First Published: 1958
Type of Work: Novel
Type of Plot: Historical
Time of Work: 1860-1910
Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction
Subjects: Tradition, Politics, Twentieth century, Nineteenth century, Politicians, Aristocracy or aristocrats, Italy or Italians, Princes or princesses
Locales: Sicily, Italy, Palermo, Italy

Places Discussed

San Lorenzo. Sicilian village in the Piani dei Colli district, between Monte Pellegrino and Monte Castellaccio, north of Palermo where the Villa Salina, home of Don Fabrizio Corbera, prince of Salina, stands. This fictitious residence is based on the actual Villa Lampedusa home of the author—a property that his great-grandfather Guilio Tomasi acquired in the 1840’s. Tomasi also inspired the character Don Fabrizio.

At his observatory from which he studies the stars, Don Fabrizio skeptically contemplates the dawn of the glorious new days that may bring...

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The Leopard | The Leopard

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