The Soldo of the Castellani
The Soldo of the Castellani is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of an Italian family living in New York City during the early 20th century. The book follows the lives of the Castellani siblings as they navigate their way through love, loss, and personal growth.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 5,264 words
First lines
The Via Garibaldi is astir to-day. From the Ponte Veneta Marina, next the caffè of the same name -- it is but a step -- to the big iron gates of the Public Gardens, is a moving throng of Venetians, their chatter filling the soft September air. Flags are waving -- all kinds of flags, and of all colors; gay lanterns of quaint patterns are festooned from window to window; old velvets and rare stuffs, some in rags and tatters, so often have they been used, stream out from the balconies crowded with pretty Venetians shading their faces with their parasols as they watch the crowds below.
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The Soldo of the Castellani is listed on Textopian as a novella by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 5,264 words
- Structure: 1 section, 112 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Adventure — Features a journey or quest with various challenges and excitement.
- Romance — Contains romantic relationships as a significant part of the plot.
- Drama — Focuses on emotional and relational development of characters.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · Italy · Castellani · 19th century · cultural heritage · family saga · romance · betrayal · identity · tradition · conflict