Rafael Sabatini: Complete Works (eBook)

Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was an Italian-English writer who gained considerable fame through his swashbuckling historical romances, often set during the tumultuous events of Renaissance and Baroque periods. Born in Jesi, Italy, to an English mother and Italian father, he was a polyglot, having knowledge of six languages by adulthood, a skill that informed the richness and diversity of his written works. Trained in England and Switzerland, Sabatini initially embarked on a career in business before turning to writing. His breakthrough came with 'Scaramouche' (1921), a novel set during the French Revolution that combines political intrigue with a vivid sense of historical context. Sabatini's 'Captain Blood' (1922), a tale of piracy and adventure, further solidified his reputation for creating compelling tales coined with a flair for valor and honor. His writing style is characterized by a sophisticated narrative voice, vivid characterizations, and meticulously researched historical settings, which earned him accolades from both the public and critiques, as well as the translation of his novels into multiple languages and adaptations by the film industry. Notably, Sabatini's works are compiled in 'Rafael Sabatini: Complete Works'. His literary legacy is that of a master storyteller who combined historical accuracy with entertainment, capturing the imaginations of readers and influencing the historical adventure genre for generations to come.