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100 1 _aMurray, David Christie,
_d1847-1907
245 1 4 _aThe Romance Of Giovanni Calvotti :
_bFrom Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-08-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Romance of Giovanni Calvotti" by David Christie Murray is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the life of Giovanni Calvotti, an Italian artist struggling with poverty and the complexities of love as he navigates life in London. The narrative explores themes of artistry, social class, and personal integrity against the backdrop of emotional turmoil and unexpected friendships. The opening of the book introduces us to Giovanni, who lives in a shabby attic and faces financial hardship after losing his wealth to gambling. Despite his circumstances, he displays a whimsical attitude and a deep appreciation for art and music. Giovanni's life takes a turn when a mishap involving a young girl named Cecilia and his painting leads to a budding friendship with her and her sister, Miss Grammont. Their interactions reveal Giovanni's charm, his existential musings on creativity, and hints at his unrequited feelings for Cecilia, setting the stage for a deeper, more intricate plot involving love, betrayal, and socio-economic themes. In a twist of fate, the story escalates when Giovanni finds himself accused of murder, propelling him into a complex narrative of innocence and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22207
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