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Experience the gripping historical narrative of **Three Fires**, the latest release from award-winning author Denise Mina. This captivating novel reimagines the historical events surrounding the infamous 'Bonfire of the Vanities' that took place in fifteenth-century Florence. Drawing inspiration from the fervent Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola, Mina weaves a tale that highlights his powerful anti-corruption campaign and the dramatic social tensions of the era.
In a time when fear of excess drove the masses, Savonarola targeted the opulence of the ruling Medici family, ultimately leading to their downfall. His fiery sermons incited a series of public burnings where everything deemed sinful—including books, art, and luxurious clothing—was purged from society. In **Three Fires**, Mina not only recounts the history but also mirrors the intensity of contemporary cultural conflicts, reminding readers of the ongoing battle against inequality and the complexities of freedom of speech.
This literary masterpiece, published in 2023 by Birlinn, is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction and those interested in the intersection of history and modern-day societal issues. Fully brand new and waiting to ignite readers' imaginations! Enjoy free shipping and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846976384
Year: 2023
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
In Three Fires,award-winning author Denise Mina re-imagines the 'Bonfire of the Vanities', a series of fires lit throughout Florence at the end of the fifteenth century - inspired by the fanatical Girolamo Savonarola.
Girolamo Savonarola was a Dominican friar living in Florence at the tail end of the fifteenth century. An anti-corruption campaigner his hellfire preaching increasingly spilled over into tirades against all luxuries that tempted people towards sin. These sermons led to the infamous â€Bonfire of the Vanities’ - a series of fires lit throughout Florence for the incineration of everything from books, extravagant clothing, playing cards, musical instruments, make-up and mirrors, to paintings, tapestries and sculptures.
Railing against the vice and avarice of the ruling Medici family, he was instrumental in their removal from power, and for a time became the puritanical leader of the city. After turning his attention to corruption in the entire Catholic Church, he was first excommunicated and then executed by a combination of hanging and being burnt at the stake.
Denise Mina brings a modern take to this fascinating historical story - drawing parallels between the febrile atmosphere of medieval Florence and the culture wars of the present day. In dramatising the life and last days of Savonarola she explores the downfall of the original architect of cancel culture and in the process explores the neverending tensions between wealth, inequality, and freedom of speech that so dominate our modern world.
In a time when fear of excess drove the masses, Savonarola targeted the opulence of the ruling Medici family, ultimately leading to their downfall. His fiery sermons incited a series of public burnings where everything deemed sinful—including books, art, and luxurious clothing—was purged from society. In **Three Fires**, Mina not only recounts the history but also mirrors the intensity of contemporary cultural conflicts, reminding readers of the ongoing battle against inequality and the complexities of freedom of speech.
This literary masterpiece, published in 2023 by Birlinn, is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction and those interested in the intersection of history and modern-day societal issues. Fully brand new and waiting to ignite readers' imaginations! Enjoy free shipping and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846976384
Year: 2023
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
In Three Fires,award-winning author Denise Mina re-imagines the 'Bonfire of the Vanities', a series of fires lit throughout Florence at the end of the fifteenth century - inspired by the fanatical Girolamo Savonarola.
Girolamo Savonarola was a Dominican friar living in Florence at the tail end of the fifteenth century. An anti-corruption campaigner his hellfire preaching increasingly spilled over into tirades against all luxuries that tempted people towards sin. These sermons led to the infamous â€Bonfire of the Vanities’ - a series of fires lit throughout Florence for the incineration of everything from books, extravagant clothing, playing cards, musical instruments, make-up and mirrors, to paintings, tapestries and sculptures.
Railing against the vice and avarice of the ruling Medici family, he was instrumental in their removal from power, and for a time became the puritanical leader of the city. After turning his attention to corruption in the entire Catholic Church, he was first excommunicated and then executed by a combination of hanging and being burnt at the stake.
Denise Mina brings a modern take to this fascinating historical story - drawing parallels between the febrile atmosphere of medieval Florence and the culture wars of the present day. In dramatising the life and last days of Savonarola she explores the downfall of the original architect of cancel culture and in the process explores the neverending tensions between wealth, inequality, and freedom of speech that so dominate our modern world.