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Stradella is a historical novel written by F. Marion Crawford. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of the Italian composer and singer, Alessandro Stradella. Stradella is a talented musician who is admired by many, but he is also a reckless and impulsive man... Read Full Overview

Stradella is a historical novel written by F. Marion Crawford. The story takes place in 17th century Italy and follows the life of a famous composer and musician named Alessandro Stradella. Stradella is a talented and charismatic man who is loved by many, but also has many enemies... Read Full Overview

"Stradella" from Francis Marion Crawford. American writer noted for his many novels (1854-1909).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Stradella by F. Marion Crawford

Reproduction of the original: Stradella by F. Marion Crawford

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The Senator Michele Pignaver, being a childless widower of several years' standing and a personage of wealth and worth in Venice, made up his mind one day that he would marry his niece Ortensia, as soon as her education was completed. For he was a man of culture and of refined... 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

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

The Senator Michele Pignaver, being a childless widower of several years' standing and a personage of wealth and worth in Venice, made up his mind one day that he would marry his niece Ortensia, as soon as her education was completed. For he was a man of culture and of refined... Read Full Overview

Stradella, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

Stradella offers a rich exploration of love, artistic passion, and the constraints imposed by societal expectations, all set against the evocative backdrop of Venice. The novel reflects on how personal desire and creative spirit clash with rigid social structures, portraying... Read Full Overview