Isbn: 9780243929412 - Ercolano: Opera-ballo in Quattro Atti (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book centers around the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which buried the Roman city of Herculaneum under molten lava and debris, killing thousands of people. It narrates the story of Elio, a Christian prince, and Lilia, a Christian woman, who find themselves trapped in the city during the eruption. While Elio and Lilia face a moral turning point, tempted by the allure of the city's lavish lifestyle and power struggles, they must decide between their faith and survival. This story is set against the broader historical and literary context of early Christianity and the Roman Empire. The book explores themes of faith, temptation, and redemption, offering significant insights into the challenges and triumphs of maintaining one's beliefs in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…