The Woman: Malombra (1907)

The Woman: Malombra is a novel written by Italian author Antonio Fogazzaro in 1907. The story revolves around the character of Malombra, a young woman who inherits her father's estate in the Italian Alps. Malombra is a mysterious and enigmatic figure, who is haunted by the memory of her father and his tragic death. She is also plagued by a strange illness that causes her to have visions and hallucinations. As Malombra settles into her new home, she becomes involved in a complicated love triangle with two men: the handsome and charming engineer, Ermanno Raeli, and the brooding and melancholic poet, Corrado Silla. Malombra's illness and her father's legacy add an element of intrigue and danger to the story, as the characters navigate their feelings for each other and the secrets that surround them.The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, madness, and the supernatural, and is considered a classic of Italian literature. Fogazzaro's writing is known for its poetic language and vivid descriptions of the natural world. The Woman: Malombra is a haunting and atmospheric tale that will captivate readers with its blend of romance and mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.