Joyeles Bizantinos (1902)

By Antonio De Zayas

Book Overview

Joyeles Bizantinos is a novel written by Antonio De Zayas in 1902. The story is set in Byzantine Empire during the reign of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last emperor of the empire. The novel revolves around the life of a young man named Demetrio, who is a painter and a student of the famous artist, Giovanni Bellini. Demetrio falls in love with a beautiful woman named Irene, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, their love is forbidden because of their different social status. The story takes a dramatic turn when the Ottoman Empire invades Constantinople, and Demetrio and Irene are forced to flee the city. They embark on a perilous journey to Venice, where they hope to start a new life together. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including pirates, storms, and treacherous merchants. Despite these difficulties, they remain determined to be together and overcome all the obstacles in their path. The novel is a tale of love, adventure, and perseverance set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and romance.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: 1165536692
• ISBN13: 9781165536696
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"