02338cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500610014526400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250800300042352013790045353400450183265300680187770000190194585600430196499900170200756988UtSlPG20260610134319.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aNodier, Charles,d1780-184410aFranciscus Columna :bThe Last Novella of Charles Nodier 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-04-16  aProduced by Michael Wooff  a"Franciscus Columna" by Charles Nodier is a bibliographical novella written in the early 19th century. The book centers on the character Francesco Colonna, a Dominican monk who has a passion for art and literature, while exploring themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for identity in the Renaissance. The story unfolds within the context of Northern Italy, where Colonna's love for a noblewoman named Polia intertwines with his artistic pursuits and spiritual aspirations.  The narrative begins with the charming encounter of Abbot Lowrich and a friend in a bookstore, leading to discussions about the elusive first edition of "The Dream of Poliphilus," a work closely related to Francesco Colonna. Through this, we delve into the life of Francesco, a talented painter overshadowed by the legacy of others around him. As he grapples with his unrequited love for Polia, he faces the pressure of societal expectations and the religious commitments that lead him to abandon worldly life for monastic devotion. The story culminates in a poignant resolution as Polia decides to support Francesco in his spiritual journey, leaving behind an emotional legacy of love that transcends their circumstances. Ultimately, the book serves as a meditation on the complexities of love, art, and the search for meaning in a tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aColonna, Francesco, -1527. Hypnerotomachia Poliphili -- Fiction1 aWooff, Michael40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56988  c97819d97819