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100	1		_aTurnbull, Lawrence, Mrs., _d-1927
245	1	2	_aA Golden Book of Venice
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508			_aProduced by Ted Garwin, Annika and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"A Golden Book of Venice" by Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull is a historical romance set in the 16th century. This richly detailed narrative takes readers into the vibrant city of Venice, capturing its art, culture, and social dynamics during a time of significant philosophical and artistic development. The story introduces a variety of characters entwined in the cultural tapestry of Venice, as they navigate personal and intellectual contests, with a particular focus on a young and promising boy named Pierino, who finds himself at the center of a philosophical debate involving the learned friars of the era. The opening of the novel immerses the reader in a bustling scene at the Campo San Rocco on a beautiful November day in 1565. Enhanced by vivid descriptions, we observe an energetic crowd gathering at the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, anxious to witness a significant philosophical contest between the friars of the Frari and the Servi. The narrative introduces key figures, including Pierino, a bright young boy who is about to be thrust into the limelight of this debate, and his supportive family members, including his brother Ambrogio and mother Isabella, who are invested in his success. The initial chapters intricately weave together the lively public festivities with a deeper exploration of Venice's intellectual currents, setting a stage for both personal and communal tales of ambition, love, and the pursuit of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHistorical fiction
653			_aVenice (Italy) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10455
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