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Title: The Hill of Venus
Credits:
Produced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Matthew Wheaton and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "The Hill of Venus" by Nathan Gallizier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of 13th-century Italy, the narrative follows Francesco Villani, a young man burdened by the weight of his illegitimate heritage, as he confronts themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. The story intricately weaves elements of romance and destiny, as Francesco grapples with his father's dying wish for him to enter a monastic life, sacrificing his own aspirations for the sake of atonement. The opening of the novel establishes a rich and evocative atmosphere, capturing the serene beauty of the Basilicata region during the summer solstice. Francesco rides toward the monastery of San Cataldo, reflecting on his life and the relationship with his estranged father, Gregorio Villani, the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitallers. As he reaches his father's bedside, the gravity of the situation becomes clear—Gregorio is dying and harbors a heavy burden of guilt regarding Francesco’s origins. Their poignant conversation reveals the elder Villani's desperate wish for atonement through his son's vow to the Church, thrusting Francesco into a world of obligation and longing for a life not meant for him, thus setting the stage for the unfolding drama of his conflicts—both internal and external. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Gallizier, Nathan, 1866-1927
Illustrator: Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry), 1853-1929
Illustrator: Verburg, P.
EBook No.: 39970
Published: Jun 11, 2012
Downloads: 298
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- History -- 13th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Hill of Venus
Credits:
Produced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Matthew Wheaton and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Hill of Venus" by Nathan Gallizier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of 13th-century Italy, the narrative follows Francesco Villani, a young man burdened by the weight of his illegitimate heritage, as he confronts themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. The story intricately weaves elements of romance and destiny, as Francesco grapples with his father's dying wish for him to enter a monastic life, sacrificing his own aspirations for the sake of atonement. The opening of the novel establishes a rich and evocative atmosphere, capturing the serene beauty of the Basilicata region during the summer solstice. Francesco rides toward the monastery of San Cataldo, reflecting on his life and the relationship with his estranged father, Gregorio Villani, the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitallers. As he reaches his father's bedside, the gravity of the situation becomes clear—Gregorio is dying and harbors a heavy burden of guilt regarding Francesco’s origins. Their poignant conversation reveals the elder Villani's desperate wish for atonement through his son's vow to the Church, thrusting Francesco into a world of obligation and longing for a life not meant for him, thus setting the stage for the unfolding drama of his conflicts—both internal and external. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Gallizier, Nathan, 1866-1927
Illustrator: Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry), 1853-1929
Illustrator: Verburg, P.
EBook No.: 39970
Published: Jun 11, 2012
Downloads: 298
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- History -- 13th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.