02173cam a22003013u 4500 22207 UtSlPG 20260610133518.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Murray, David Christie, 1847-1907 The Romance Of Giovanni Calvotti : From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-01 Produced by David Widger "The Romance of Giovanni Calvotti" by David Christie Murray is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the life of Giovanni Calvotti, an Italian artist struggling with poverty and the complexities of love as he navigates life in London. The narrative explores themes of artistry, social class, and personal integrity against the backdrop of emotional turmoil and unexpected friendships. The opening of the book introduces us to Giovanni, who lives in a shabby attic and faces financial hardship after losing his wealth to gambling. Despite his circumstances, he displays a whimsical attitude and a deep appreciation for art and music. Giovanni's life takes a turn when a mishap involving a young girl named Cecilia and his painting leads to a budding friendship with her and her sister, Miss Grammont. Their interactions reveal Giovanni's charm, his existential musings on creativity, and hints at his unrequited feelings for Cecilia, setting the stage for a deeper, more intricate plot involving love, betrayal, and socio-economic themes. In a twist of fate, the story escalates when Giovanni finds himself accused of murder, propelling him into a complex narrative of innocence and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22207 63351 63351