The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of…
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"The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime Fool of the Court of Pesaro" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. This engaging tale follows the protagonist, Lazzaro Biancomonte, a former court jester who seeks redemption and meaningful employment after a life spent in the shadow of folly. Set against the backdrop of the
tumultuous political landscape involving the Borgia family, Lazzaro's journey intertwines themes of identity, honor, and revenge, positioning him as a compelling character striving for a dignified existence. The opening of the memoir reveals Lazzaro cooling his heels at the Vatican, anxiously awaiting an audience with the Cardinal of Valencia, hoping for a chance to escape his disgraceful past as a fool. The narrative captures his impatience and indignation as he grapples with the shame of his motley attire, which signifies his role in the court of Pesaro. When he finally receives a summons from the Cardinal, Lazzaro's hopes soar that he will escape the mockery of his former life and reclaim his identity. The encounter swiftly turns into a pivotal moment as the Cardinal tasks him with a secretive and crucial mission involving a letter meant to affect the power dynamics in Pesaro, thus thrusting Lazzaro into a web of intrigue and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the court of Pesaro |
| Credits | John Stuart Middleton and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 1492-1559 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Borgia, Cesare, 1476?-1507 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3408 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03408-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 271 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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