The Gondola

By Harry Stoe Van Dyck

Book Overview

""The Gondola"" is a novel written by Harry Stoe Van Dyck. The story is set in Venice and follows the life of a gondolier named Giovanni, who dreams of a better life for himself and his family. Giovanni's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a wealthy American woman named Mary, who hires him to be her personal gondolier. As Giovanni and Mary spend more time together, they fall in love and begin a passionate affair. However, their relationship is threatened by the social and cultural differences between them, as well as the disapproval of their respective communities. Along the way, the novel explores themes of love, class, and tradition, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in Venice. ""The Gondola"" is a captivating and emotional tale that will transport readers to the enchanting city of Venice and leave them longing for more.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: 116360478X
• ISBN13: 9781163604786
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"