| The Volcano Lover: A Romance Contributor(s): Sontag, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312420072 ISBN-13: 9780312420079 Publisher: Picador USA OUR PRICE: $20.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: Set in 18th century Naples, based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife Emma, and Lord Nelson, and peopled with many of the great figures of the day, this unconventional, bestselling historical romance from the National Book Award-winning author of "In America" touches on themes of sex and revolution, the fate of nature, art and the collector's obsessions, and, above all, love. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Romance - General - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Historical - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (1.15 lbs) 432 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Set in 18th century Naples, based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife Emma, and Lord Nelson, and peopled with many of the great figures of the day, this unconventional, bestselling historical romance from the National Book Award-winning author of In America touches on themes of sex and revolution, the fate of nature, art and the collector's obsessions, and, above all, love. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sontag, Susan: - Susan Sontag was the author of four novels, including In America, which won the 2000 National Book Award for Fiction; a collection of stories; several plays; and seven works of nonfiction. She died in New York City on December 28, 2004. |