The Strolling Saint

Name: The Strolling Saint
Author: Rafael Sabatini

The novel is set in the late 15th century and follows the life of the titular character, Fra Girolamo Savonarola, a Dominican friar who rose to prominence in Florence, Italy. Savonarola was a controversial figure, known for his fiery sermons and his attempts to reform the city of Florence. The novel follows Savonarola's life from his early days as a student in Padua, to his rise to power in Florence, and his eventual downfall. Along the way, the novel explores the political and religious turmoil of the time, as well as the personal struggles of Savonarola himself. The novel is a classic of historical fiction, and is considered one of Sabatini's best works. It is a vivid and engaging portrait of a complex and controversial figure, and a fascinating look at a turbulent period in history.

By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1913 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 36 chapters · 119,075 words

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[Being the Confessions of the High & Mighty Agostino D'Anguissola Tyrant of Mondolfo & Lord of Carmina, in the State of Piacenza.]

In seeking other than in myself--as men will--the causes of my tribulations, I have often inclined to lay the blame of much of the ill that befell me, and the ill that in my sinful life I did to others, upon those who held my mother at the baptismal font and concerted that she should bear the name of Monica.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Rafael Sabatini
Date: 1913 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
Length: 119,075 words
Structure: 36 chapters, 4,006 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The Strolling Saint is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a Spanish monk, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The novel follows the monk's adventures as he travels across Europe, making it an adventure novel.
Romance — The novel contains a romantic subplot between the monk and a woman he meets on his travels, making it a romance novel.
Mystery — The novel contains a mystery element as the monk attempts to uncover the truth about his past, making it a mystery novel.