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The Saracinesca series is perhaps known to be Crawford's best work, with the third in the series, Don Orsino (1892) set against the background of a real estate bubble, told with effective concision.

Francis Marion Crawford was born on August 2nd, 1854 at Bagni di Lucca, Italy. An only son and a nephew to Julia Ward Howe, the American poet and writer of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'.

His education began at St Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire, then to Cambridge... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Don Orsino Saracinesca is of the younger age and lives in the younger Rome, with his father and mother, under the roof of the vast old palace which has sheltered so many hundreds of Saracinesca in peace and war, but which has rarely in the course of the centuries been the home... Read Full Overview

Step back in time to experience the vibrant social life of Italy in F. Marion Crawford's "Don Orsino." This classic work of historical fiction offers a glimpse into Italian customs and traditions, weaving a tale of romance and family drama that resonates across generations... Read Full Overview

Step back in time to experience the vibrant social life of Italy in F. Marion Crawford's "Don Orsino." This classic work of historical fiction offers a glimpse into Italian customs and traditions, weaving a tale of romance and family drama that resonates across generations... Read Full Overview

Don Orsino by F. Marion Crawford delves into the complexities of family legacy and the transition from tradition to modernity in post-unification Italy. The protagonist, a young man from a noble family, navigates the challenges of living in Rome during a time of significant social... Read Full Overview

Don Orsino is a novel by F. Marion Crawford, first published in 1892. It is the third book in Crawford's "Saracinesca" series, which explores the lives of the Italian aristocracy in 19th-century Rome. The series includes:

Saracinesca (1887)

Sant'... Read Full Overview

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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Don Orsino is a novel written by F. Marion Crawford, first published in 1892. The story is set in Rome, Italy, and follows the life of Don Orsino, a young Italian nobleman. Don Orsino is a complex character who is torn between his love for the beautiful and mysterious Princess... Read Full Overview

Don Orsino is a novel written by F. Marion Crawford, first published in 1892. The story takes place in Italy, specifically in Rome and the surrounding countryside, and follows the life of the titular character, Don Orsino Saracinesca. Don Orsino is a young aristocrat who is deeply... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview