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100	1		_aNodier, Charles, _d1780-1844
245	1	0	_aFranciscus Columna : _bThe Last Novella of Charles Nodier
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-04-16
508			_aProduced by Michael Wooff
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aColonna, Francesco, -1527. Hypnerotomachia Poliphili -- Fiction
700	1		_aWooff, Michael
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56988
999			_c97819 _d97819