Project Gutenberg 2022-09-25 Public domain in the USA. 156 Alexander, Francesca 1837 1917 Ruskin, John 1819 1900 Ruskin, J. (John) 02025940 The story of Ida: epitaph on an Etrurian tomb $aUnited States :$bThomas B. Mosher,$c1899. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of Ida: Epitaph on an Etrurian Tomb" by Francesca Alexander is a poignant narrative that can be classified as a biographical account, written during the late 19th century. The book centers on the life of a young Florentine girl named Ida, whose existence is marked by both beauty and tragedy, ultimately illustrating themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of societal constraints on individual lives. The author, a close friend, aims to memorialize Ida’s character, experiences, and the deep bond they shared, seeking to convey a true and heartfelt narrative rooted in humanity. In the story, Francesca Alexander recounts the life and struggles of Ida, a gentle and kind-hearted young woman who faces significant challenges owing to her family's poverty and societal circumstances. As Ida's life unfolds, we witness her blossoming love for a military officer, L----, whom she initially views as her savior. Yet, as the narrative progresses, the dark undertones of his character and the complexities of their love are revealed, resulting in heart-wrenching outcomes for Ida. Despite the tumult and pain she faces, Ida remains devoted to her family, her principles, and those around her, embodying an unwavering grace and kindness. Alexander's portrayal captures the essence of Ida’s spirit, making her tragic fate a powerful testament to her love and enduring legacy, even in death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/storyofidaepitap00alex_0/page/n11/mode/2up 20220624172832alexander 1899 US Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Young women -- Fiction Italy -- Fiction PS Text Category: Biographies 135272 2025-07-27T09:55:59.872641 text/html 110671 2024-10-19T00:54:00 text/html 1269147 2025-07-27T09:56:04.075085 application/epub+zip 1268055 2025-07-27T09:56:01.348607 application/epub+zip 178644 2025-07-27T09:56:00.430599 application/epub+zip 1485624 2025-07-27T09:56:06.219083 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1470428 2025-07-27T09:56:03.485105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431535 2022-09-25T13:00:53.517111 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116956 2025-07-27T09:55:59.615607 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96908 2024-10-19T00:54:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17456 2025-07-27T09:56:06.380083 application/rdf+xml 14340 2025-07-27T09:56:00.728631 image/jpeg 2015 2025-07-27T09:56:00.575599 image/jpeg 1595272 2025-07-27T09:55:59.926661 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia