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100 1 _aMcCarthy, Justin H.
_q(Justin Huntly),
_d1860-1936
245 1 4 _aThe God of Love
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-23
508 _aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The God of Love" by Justin H. McCarthy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the enchanting city of Florence, during a festival celebrating May Day, and centers around the lively character Lappo Lappi, who reflects on his carefree past while contrasting his life with that of his more serious friend, Messer Guido Cavalcanti. The themes of love, friendship, and rivalry emerge strongly, particularly as the story introduces the upcoming May Queen, Monna Beatrice, igniting various romantic ambitions. At the start of the novel, Lappo Lappi recounts a joyous May Day celebration in Florence, where he engages in playful banter with a group of young women. The atmosphere is vibrant, with festivities marking a day of merriment and beauty. Lappo's friend, Messer Guido, enters the scene, delivering news about Monna Beatrice being chosen as the May Queen. As the two friends enjoy a lighthearted discussion, they dive into reflections on love, the political tensions of their time, and the arrival of new figures like Beatrice, setting the stage for the conflicts and emotional entanglements that are yet to unfold. Meanwhile, Dante Alighieri, a character who has grown distant from Lappo's carefree ideals, is introduced as he grapples with his feelings for a mysterious child he encountered years ago, deepening the themes of love and longing that permeate the opening chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDante Alighieri, 1265-1321 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24672
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