Sant' Ilario by F. Marion Crawford
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| Author | Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
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| Title | Sant' Ilario |
| Note | Sequel to Saracinesca |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Sant' Ilario" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of its main characters against the backdrop of the political tensions of the time, delving into themes of love, class distinctions, and personal growth. Central to the narrative is Anastase Gouache, a soldier and painter whose experiences and relationships shape the trajectory of the story. At the start of the novel, we meet Anastase Gouache, a young Zouave whose military service has transformed him both physically and mentally. Reflecting on his past, including his relationships with political conspirators and society members, he grapples with the divide between his youthful ideals and the reality of mature responsibilities. The narrative is set in Rome, where a chance encounter leads to his being injured by a carriage belonging to the Montevarchi family, introducing him to the beautiful yet sheltered Donna Faustina. Their initial interaction hints at potential romantic tension, while discussions of societal expectations and familial duties unfold, setting the stage for further exploration of their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Conspiracies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rome (Italy) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jealousy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5227 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 13, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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