02437cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500280015026400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800670039552015030046253400450196565300230201065300300203385600430206399900170210610455UtSlPG20260610133242.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aTurnbull, Lawrence, Mrs.,d-192712aA Golden Book of Venice 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-12-01  aProduced by Ted Garwin, Annika and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"A Golden Book of Venice" by Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull is a historical romance set in the 16th century. This richly detailed narrative takes readers into the vibrant city of Venice, capturing its art, culture, and social dynamics during a time of significant philosophical and artistic development. The story introduces a variety of characters entwined in the cultural tapestry of Venice, as they navigate personal and intellectual contests, with a particular focus on a young and promising boy named Pierino, who finds himself at the center of a philosophical debate involving the learned friars of the era.  The opening of the novel immerses the reader in a bustling scene at the Campo San Rocco on a beautiful November day in 1565. Enhanced by vivid descriptions, we observe an energetic crowd gathering at the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, anxious to witness a significant philosophical contest between the friars of the Frari and the Servi. The narrative introduces key figures, including Pierino, a bright young boy who is about to be thrust into the limelight of this debate, and his supportive family members, including his brother Ambrogio and mother Isabella, who are invested in his success. The initial chapters intricately weave together the lively public festivities with a deeper exploration of Venice's intellectual currents, setting a stage for both personal and communal tales of ambition, love, and the pursuit of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aVenice (Italy) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10455  c51938d51938