Zastrozzi - Percy Bysshe Shelley - Bog

Zastrozzi is a novel written by the famous English poet and writer Percy Bysshe Shelley. The story is set in Italy and follows the vengeful pursuit of the titular character, Zastrozzi, as he seeks to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of the nobleman Verezzi. Along the way, Zastrozzi enlists the help of his sister, Matilda, who is also seeking revenge against Verezzi for a past wrong.The novel is a gothic tale filled with dark themes of revenge, obsession, and madness. Shelley's prose is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the Italian landscape and the characters' inner turmoil. The story is full of twists and turns, with unexpected revelations and shocking acts of violence.Despite its gothic trappings, Zastrozzi is also a philosophical work that explores themes of free will, fate, and the nature of evil. Shelley's writing is both beautiful and haunting, creating a sense of unease that lingers long after the book is finished.Overall, Zastrozzi is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that showcases Shelley's talent as a writer and his fascination with the darker aspects of human nature.Scarcely knowing where he was, or what to believe, for a few moments Verezzi stood bewildered, and unable to arrange the confusion of ideas which floated in his brain, and assailed his terror-struck imagination. He knew not what to believe --what phantom it could be that, in the shape of Zastrozzi, blasted his straining eye-balls--Could it really be Zastrozzi? Could his most rancorous, his bitterest enemy, be thus beloved, thus confided in, by the perfidious Matilda?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.