Romola is a historical novel written between 1862 and 1863 by English author Mary Ann Evans under the pen name of George Eliot set in the fifteenth century. It is "a deep study of life in the city of Florence from an intellectual, artistic, religious, and social point of view". [1]

Romola unfolds against the vibrant and chaotic backdrop of Renaissance Florence. The political landscape trembles under the weight of the Medici family’s expulsion.

One of George Eliot's most ambitious and imaginative novels, Romola is set in Renaissance Florence during the turbulent years following the expulsion of the powerful Medici family during which the zealous religious reformer Savonarola rose to control the city.

Romola, novel by George Eliot, first published in 1862–63 in The Cornhill Magazine. The book was published in three volumes in 1863. Set in Florence at the end of the 15th century and scrupulously researched, the novel weaves into its plot the career of the reformer Girolamo Savonarola and the downfall of the ruling Medicis.

2007年12月24日 · "Romola" by George Eliot is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 15th-century Florence, exploring themes of love, politics, and personal integrity against the rich tapestry of Renaissance life.

Romola is a historical novel by George Eliot that tells the story of a young woman living in Renaissance Florence. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and political turmoil during a time of great change in Italy.

2017年6月17日 · Romola (1862– 63) is today perhaps the least known, and thus, the least read of George Eliot ‘s novels. Yet in her lifetime it enjoyed much critical acclaim, though it was not a favorite of readers even back then.

Complete summary of George Eliot's Romola. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of Romola.

2025年3月12日 · Romola, with her love for her husband turned to contempt and her trust in Savonarola destroyed, is left in isolation, from which she is rescued by the discovery of her duty in self‐sacrifice.

Romola, one of the best-known novels by George Eliot (C. P. P.), was originally published in 1863. The scene is in Florence, Italy, at the end of the fifteenth century.