The lament of the linnet
By: Anna Maria Ortese ; translated from the Italian by Patrick Creagh.
Contributors: Creagh, Patrick.
Publisher: Harvill Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 325
Description: In 18th century Naples, three visitors from Flanders vie for the hand of a glovemaker's daughter. One is a merchant, a second is a duke and a third a sculptor. All are intrigued be her mysterious sorrow.