The Voynich, E. L. (Ethel Lillian) 1864-1960 creator text utu 2002 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gadfly Release date is 2002-09-01 Produced by Judy Boss, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Italy -- History -- Revolution of 1848 -- Fiction Revolutionaries -- Fiction Italy -- History -- 1815-1870 -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3431 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3431 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133112.0 3431