F. Marion Crawford, Francis Marion Crawford

Gebundenes Buch

Marietta

A Maid of Venice

Beschreibung

This historical novel set in Renaissance Venice tells the story of Marietta, a young woman caught in a web of love, ambition, and political maneuvering. Against the backdrop of Venice's artistic and political splendor, Marietta's life intertwines with the city's elite, offering a vivid portrayal of 16th-century Venetian society. Crawford's attention to historical detail and rich character development make this a compelling tale of personal and societal conflict.

Autor

Francis Marion Crawford was an American writer best known for his numerous books, particularly those set in Italy, as well as his famous odd and magical stories. Crawford was born in Bagni di Lucca, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, on August 2, 1854. He was the only son of Thomas Crawford, an American sculptor, and Louisa Cutler Ward. His sister was writer Mary Crawford Fraser (also known as Mrs. Hugh Fraser), and he was the nephew of American poet Julia Ward Howe. Following his father's death in 1857, his mother remarried Luther Terry, with whom she bore Crawford's half-sister, Margaret Ward Terry, who eventually married Winthrop Astor Chanler. He attended St Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, followed by Cambridge University, the University of Heidelberg, and the University of Rome. In 1879, he traveled to India, where he studied Sanskrit and worked as an editor for the Allahabad Indian Herald. After returning to America in February 1881, he spent a year studying Sanskrit at Harvard University and two years contributing to numerous publications, most notably The Critic. Early in 1882, he formed a long-time acquaintance with Isabella Stewart Gardner.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 609g
• ISBN-13: 9781557423382
• ISBN-10: 1557423385
• Artikelnr.: 22351486