The Volcano Lover
by Susan Sontag
Set in 18th century Naples, based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife Emma, and Lord Nelson, and peopled with many of the great figures of the day, this unconventional, bestselling historical romance from the National Book Award-winning author of In America touches on themes of sex and revolution, the fate of nature, art and the collector's obsessions, and, above all, love.Based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife, Emma, and Lord Nelson, The Volcano Lover is about revolution, the fate of nature, the condition of women, and above all, love. 2 cassettes.