Description: From a Trusted Seller with 100% Positive Feedback A+++. Title: Cry to Heaven Author: Anne Rice Year of Publication: 1982 Edition: First Edition, published by Alfred A. Knopf Format: Hardcover with dust jacket, protected by Brodart's "Plasti-Kleer" Lifetime Book Jacket Cover ISBN: 0-394-52351-2 Cover Art: Features a classical painting of angels, fitting for this evocative novel of music and passion Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice is a historical novel set in 18th-century Italy, exploring the lives of castrati singersyoung boys castrated for their angelic voices who went on to perform in the highest echelons of opera. Rice masterfully brings to life the opulence and darkness of the era, intertwining the passion of music with themes of revenge, beauty, and tragedy. This intense and detailed narrative delves into the complexities of identity, sexuality, and power within an elite musical society, all characteristic of Rice's immersive and atmospheric style. Special Features: Historical Setting: Vivid depiction of 18th-century Venice and Naples, steeped in rich details of Italian culture and art. Character Focus: Follows Tonio, a nobleman's son forced into a life as a castrato, who later seeks vengeance and redemption. Themes: Music, transformation, and inner conflict are central, highlighting Rices fascination with beauty and suffering. Collectors Item: This first edition is a rare find, especially with the dust jacket intact and protected. Condition Notes: Dust Jacket: Shows moderate wear, minor scuffing and signs of age, adding character to this vintage item. Pages: Clean and intact, with crisp print and no signs of writing or markings. This book is a beautiful addition for collectors of Anne Rices works or those interested in historical novels rich with emotional depth and artistic detail.
Price: 32.08 USD
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Type: Novel
Narrative Type: Fiction
Features: Dust Jacket
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: Cry to Heaven
Number of Pages: 544 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Height: 1.8 in
Publication Year: 1982
Topic: Psychological, Fantasy / General, Horror, Sagas
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 32.1 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Anne Rice
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover
