02243cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500150016726400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850800970039952012690049653400450176565300710181085600430188199900170192440181UtSlPG20260610133923.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCrawford, F. Marionq(Francis Marion),d1854-190910aTo Leeward 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-07-09  aE-text prepared by Bruce Albrecht, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"To Leeward" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Marcantonio Carantoni, a young nobleman from Rome, and his sister, Donna Diana, as they navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations. The book explores the intricate social fabric of Rome and the existing tensions between tradition and modernity, as Marcantonio's affections are directed toward a young Englishwoman, Leonora Carnethy, who embodies progressive philosophies that clash with his family's aristocratic values.  At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the contrasting lifestyles and social strata within Rome through Marcantonio and his sister. Marcantonio expresses his desire to marry Leonora, despite his sister’s apprehensions about her character and philosophies. The narrative unfolds the conversations between Marcantonio and Diana, where familial love and social expectations intertwine, showcasing varied perspectives on marriage and love. As Marcantonio’s infatuation grows, the story hints at potential conflicts arising from societal norms and personal desires, particularly in the context of Marcantonio's noble heritage and Leonora's unconventional views. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRome (Italy) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40181  c81020d81020