02511cam a22003013u 4500 24672 UtSlPG 20260610133551.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly), 1860-1936 The God of Love Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-02-23 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The God of Love" by Justin H. McCarthy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the enchanting city of Florence, during a festival celebrating May Day, and centers around the lively character Lappo Lappi, who reflects on his carefree past while contrasting his life with that of his more serious friend, Messer Guido Cavalcanti. The themes of love, friendship, and rivalry emerge strongly, particularly as the story introduces the upcoming May Queen, Monna Beatrice, igniting various romantic ambitions. At the start of the novel, Lappo Lappi recounts a joyous May Day celebration in Florence, where he engages in playful banter with a group of young women. The atmosphere is vibrant, with festivities marking a day of merriment and beauty. Lappo's friend, Messer Guido, enters the scene, delivering news about Monna Beatrice being chosen as the May Queen. As the two friends enjoy a lighthearted discussion, they dive into reflections on love, the political tensions of their time, and the arrival of new figures like Beatrice, setting the stage for the conflicts and emotional entanglements that are yet to unfold. Meanwhile, Dante Alighieri, a character who has grown distant from Lappo's carefree ideals, is introduced as he grapples with his feelings for a mysterious child he encountered years ago, deepening the themes of love and longing that permeate the opening chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24672 65673 65673