Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion) 1854-1909 creator Hammond, Gertrude Demain 1862-1952 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Arethusa" by F. Marion Crawford is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in 14th century Constantinople, the narrative centers around Carlo Zeno, a Venetian merchant with a colorful past, as he navigates both the complexities of the city and the societal issues of his time, including slavery and intrigue. The story aims to explore themes of identity, survival, and social class through the lens of its characters, particularly focusing on the dynamics between privilege and poverty. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Carlo Zeno, who is settling into his life as a merchant in Constantinople after a tumultuous past. He observes the city around him, filled with its vibrant cultures and discord between different nationalities, particularly between Venetians and Genoese. As the plot unfolds, Zeno receives a letter from a friend in Venice, requesting him to purchase a slave girl for his wife, setting the stage for the exploration of human relationships under the conditions of slavery. The narrative simultaneously introduces a young girl named Zoë, living in the depths of poverty with her ailing mother, whose fate is intricately linked to Zeno’s decision about the slave market. This opening serves as a critical setup for the characters' intertwining destinies and the moral dilemmas they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-01-27 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Zeno, Carlo, 1334-1418 -- Fiction Byzantine Empire -- History -- John V Palaeologus, 1341-1391 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 07033911 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41929 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133947.0 41929