Giovanni Sbogarro V1: A Venetian Tale (1820)

By Charles Nodier

Book Overview

Giovanni Sbogarro V1: A Venetian Tale (1820) is a novel by French author Charles Nodier. The story is set in Venice during the 18th century and follows the life of Giovanni Sbogarro, a young Venetian nobleman who is forced to flee his home after a duel with a rival. He finds refuge in the home of a wealthy merchant, where he falls in love with the merchant's daughter, Angela. However, their love is threatened by the machinations of Sbogarro's enemies, who are determined to destroy him and his family.The novel is a romantic and suspenseful tale, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and political conspiracy. Nodier's vivid descriptions of Venice and its culture bring the city to life, and his characters are complex and multi-dimensional. The novel explores themes of love, honor, and loyalty, as well as the corrupting influence of power and wealth. Overall, Giovanni Sbogarro V1: A Venetian Tale is a compelling historical novel that will transport readers to another time and place.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116554041X
• ISBN13: 9781165540419
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"