Cecilia; A Story Of Modern Rome

By F. Marion Crawford

Book Overview

A delicate portrait of ambition, romance and the shifting social edges of a city in flux. Cecilia; A Story Of Modern Rome invites readers into the early twentieth century through a sharply observed novel of manners set in a vibrantly drawn Italian city. This is european urban fiction at its most precise: subtle social dynamics, poised conversations, and a brave young woman negotiating love, duty, and the pressures of modern life. It rewards casual readers with a gripping, character-driven narrative and rewards classic-literature lovers with its lucid prose, historical texture, and parallels to Edith Wharton's keen studies of society and aspiration. Beyond its plot, the book offers enduring value as a scholarly beacon: a window into modern Rome society, urban romance themes, and the craft of the Edwardian-era fiction that influenced generations of writers. The tone mixes clarity with reverence for literature's power to illuminate character and place, making it an ideal academic study resource as well as a rich, rewarding read for devoted fans of classic literature. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is more than a reprint - it is restored for today's and future generations. A collector's item and a cultural treasure, Cecilia is essential for lovers of italian city life, the modern Rome setting, and the lasting connections between ambition and fate.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354846734
• ISBN13: 9789354846731
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"