The Gadfly: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Gadfly is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Voynich, E. L. (Ethel Lillian) (1864–1960).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Gadfly" by E. L. Voynich is a novel published in 1897, set during 1840s Italy under Austrian rule. The story follows Arthur Burton, an English Catholic who renounces his faith, fakes his death, and returns to Italy as a revolutionary journalist writing satirical tracts under the pseudonym "the gadfly." A tale of faith, disillusionment, and heroism unfolds through Arthur's tragic relationships with his lover Gemma and Padre Montanelli, exploring the intertwining of religious, romantic, and revolutionary passions against the backdrop of the Italian Risorgimento.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Gadfly
- Author credits: Voynich, E. L. (Ethel Lillian) (1864–1960)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Italy -- History -- 1815-1870 -- Fiction
- Italy -- History -- Revolution of 1848 -- Fiction
- Revolutionaries -- Fiction
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- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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