Zofloya: or the Moor
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Zofloya: or the Moor
Sale price
$17.99
Regular price $21.99
About Zofloya
‘Her smile was fascination itself; and in her large dark eyes, which sparkled with incomparable radiance, you read the traces of a strong and resolute mind, capable of attempting anything undismayed by consequences’
Zofloya is a novel by English author Charlotte Dacre, first published in 1806. Set in 15th-century Venice, the story revolves around the destructive and passionate nature of its protagonist, Victoria de Lancy. Victoria's life spirals out of control as she becomes embroiled in a world of dark desires, murder, and revenge.
Dacre's writing style in Zofloya is characteristic of the Gothic genre, with elements of horror, the supernatural, and romance. The novel explores themes of female desire, power dynamics, and the dangers of unchecked passion, making it a fascinating example of early feminist writing. With its dark, intense, and often disturbing narrative, Zofloya has become a cult classic, influencing later writers and cementing Dacre's place in literary history.
‘Her smile was fascination itself; and in her large dark eyes, which sparkled with incomparable radiance, you read the traces of a strong and resolute mind, capable of attempting anything undismayed by consequences’
Zofloya is a novel by English author Charlotte Dacre, first published in 1806. Set in 15th-century Venice, the story revolves around the destructive and passionate nature of its protagonist, Victoria de Lancy. Victoria's life spirals out of control as she becomes embroiled in a world of dark desires, murder, and revenge.
Dacre's writing style in Zofloya is characteristic of the Gothic genre, with elements of horror, the supernatural, and romance. The novel explores themes of female desire, power dynamics, and the dangers of unchecked passion, making it a fascinating example of early feminist writing. With its dark, intense, and often disturbing narrative, Zofloya has become a cult classic, influencing later writers and cementing Dacre's place in literary history.