The Mosaic Workers, A Tale: To Which Is Added The Orco, A Tradition (1844)

By George Sand

Book Overview

The Mosaic Workers, A Tale: To Which Is Added The Orco, A Tradition is a book written by George Sand and published in 1844. The book is a work of fiction that tells the story of a group of mosaic workers who are tasked with creating a mosaic for a church in Rome. The workers come from different backgrounds and have their own personal struggles, but they come together to create a beautiful work of art.Alongside the main story, the book also includes a traditional tale called The Orco. This tale is about a young woman who is kidnapped by a monstrous creature and must use her wits to escape.Overall, The Mosaic Workers, A Tale: To Which Is Added The Orco, A Tradition is a book that explores themes of creativity, teamwork, and overcoming adversity. It is a beautifully written work of fiction that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, art, and traditional folklore.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: 1167198778
• ISBN13: 9781167198779
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"