The Volcano Lover
1992 novel by Susan Sontag / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Volcano Lover is an historical novel by Susan Sontag, published in 1992. Set largely in Naples, it focuses upon Emma Hamilton, her marriage to Sir William Hamilton, the scandal relating to her affair with Lord Nelson, her abandonment, and her descent into poverty. The title comes from William Hamilton's interest in volcanoes, and his investigations of Mount Vesuvius.
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Author | Susan Sontag |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
Publication date | 1992 |
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Pages | 419 pp |
ISBN | 978-0-374-28516-6 |
OCLC | 25874591 |
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