000			02432cam a22003253u 4500
001			39970
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133920.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aGallizier, Nathan, _d1866-1927
245	1	4	_aThe Hill of Venus
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-06-11
508			_aProduced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Hill of Venus" by Nathan Gallizier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of 13th-century Italy, the narrative follows Francesco Villani, a young man burdened by the weight of his illegitimate heritage, as he confronts themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. The story intricately weaves elements of romance and destiny, as Francesco grapples with his father's dying wish for him to enter a monastic life, sacrificing his own aspirations for the sake of atonement. The opening of the novel establishes a rich and evocative atmosphere, capturing the serene beauty of the Basilicata region during the summer solstice. Francesco rides toward the monastery of San Cataldo, reflecting on his life and the relationship with his estranged father, Gregorio Villani, the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitallers. As he reaches his father's bedside, the gravity of the situation becomes clear—Gregorio is dying and harbors a heavy burden of guilt regarding Francesco’s origins. Their poignant conversation reveals the elder Villani's desperate wish for atonement through his son's vow to the Church, thrusting Francesco into a world of obligation and longing for a life not meant for him, thus setting the stage for the unfolding drama of his conflicts—both internal and external. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aItaly -- History -- 13th century -- Fiction
700	1		_aGarrett, Edmund H. _q(Edmund Henry), _d1853-1929
700	1		_aVerburg, P.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39970
999			_c80809 _d80809