The Bravo of Venice: A Romance: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Bravo of Venice: A Romance is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Zschokke, Heinrich (1771–1848). The listed translation credits are Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory) (1775–1818).
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"The Bravo of Venice: A Romance" by Heinrich Zschokke is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Venice and follows the tragic character Abellino, a beggar who possesses a noble past but now teeters on the edge of desperation, navigating the treacherous world of bandits and moral dilemmas. As he grapples with his fate, he must confront themes of honor, loss, and the possibility of redemption amidst the chaos of his surroundings. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Abellino, who reflects on his miserable situation while sitting alone near the canal in Venice on a moonlit night. Struggling with hunger and despair, he vows to take action and ends up intervening to save a stranger from an assassin, unveiling his potential for bravery. The narrative quickly shifts to depict Abellino aligning with bandits after finding himself in dire straits. As he grapples with the implications of his actions, the decision to embrace the life of a "bravo" intertwines with his past and hopes for future greatness, setting the stage for a complex exploration of identity and morality in a world rife with danger and temptation.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Bravo of Venice: A Romance
- Author credits: Zschokke, Heinrich (1771–1848)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory) (1775–1818)
Catalogue subjects
- Gothic fiction
- Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
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- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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