Arethusa by F. Marion Crawford

Name: Arethusa
Author: F. Marion Crawford

The story revolves around a young American woman named Arethusa who travels to Italy with her aunt. While there, she meets and falls in love with an Italian nobleman named Ugo. However, their social differences and the opposition from Ugo's family threaten to tear them apart. As Arethusa navigates this complex situation, she must confront her own identity and the societal expectations placed upon her.

By F. Marion Crawford · First published 1887 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 20 chapters · 108,822 words

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Carlo Zeno, gentleman of Venice, ex-clerk, ex-gambler, ex-soldier of fortune, ex-lay prebendary of Patras, ex-duellist, and ex-Greek general, being about twenty-nine years of age, and having in his tough body the scars of half-a-dozen wounds that would have killed an ordinary man, had resolved to turn over a new leaf, had become a merchant, and was established in Constantinople in the year 1376.

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Work type: Novel
Author: F. Marion Crawford
Date: 1887 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Social Commentary
Length: 108,822 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 2,005 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in 14th century Constantinople, exploring the socio-political dynamics of the time, particularly between Venetians and Genoese.
Adventure — The protagonist, Carlo Zeno, is depicted as a man of action with a background in various adventurous roles, including soldier and merchant.
Drama — The story delves into personal relationships, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of human emotions, particularly regarding the purchase of a slave.
Romance — Themes of desire and companionship are explored through the character of Marco Pesaro and his request for a slave as a companion for his wife.