Anthony Adverse by Hervey Allen

Name: Anthony Adverse
Author: Hervey Allen

Anthony Adverse is a sweeping historical novel by Hervey Allen, first published in 1933. It tells the story of Anthony Adverse, an orphan who is taken in by a wealthy Italian family. He is raised by his adoptive father, Don Luis, and his adoptive mother, Donna Angelica. As he grows up, Anthony falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Angela. But his adoptive father disapproves of the match and sends him away to make his fortune. Anthony embarks on a long and dangerous journey, traveling to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. Along the way, he faces many obstacles, including pirates, shipwrecks, and a powerful enemy. Throughout his travels, Anthony discovers secrets about his past and his family. He also learns the truth about his beloved Angela, and must make a difficult decision about their future. In the end, Anthony finds his true identity and a place in the world.

By Hervey Allen · First published 1933 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 60 chapters

Chapter 1: The Coach
Chapter 2: The Little Madonna
Chapter 3: At the "golden Sheaf"
Chapter 4: The Enchanted Forest
Chapter 5: A Pastoral Interlude
Chapter 6: The Muse of Tragedy
Chapter 7: The Fly Walks In
Chapter 8: A Hole in the Wall
Chapter 9: The Convent of Jesus the Child
Chapter 10: The Chick Emerges
Chapter 11: Between Two Worlds
Chapter 12: Casa Da Bonnyfeather
Chapter 13: The Evidence of Things Unseen
Chapter 14: Reality Makes a Bid
Chapter 15: The Shadows of Faith
Chapter 16: Pagan Mornings
Chapter 17: Philosophical Afternoons
Chapter 18: Bodies in the Dark
Chapter 19: The Numbers of the Virgin
Chapter 20: Apples and Ashes
Chapter 21: Adventures of a Shepherdess
Chapter 22: Icons and Iconoclasts
Chapter 23: Farewells and Epitaphs
Chapter 24: The Table of the Sun
Chapter 25: The Villa Brignole
Chapter 26: The Street of the Image Makers
Chapter 27: The Pillars of Hercules
Chapter 28: The Seed of a Miracle
Chapter 29: The House of Silenus
Chapter 30: The Miracle in the Chapel of St
Chapter 31: A Decent Mammalian Philosophy
Chapter 32: Honour Among Thieves
Chapter 33: A Mantilla Intrudes
Chapter 34: Through a Copy of Velasquez
Chapter 35: The Temporary Sequestration of the "ariostatica"
Chapter 36: A Gradual Approach to Africa
Chapter 37: The Crew Go Ashore
Chapter 38: A Whiff of Grapeshot
Chapter 39: Viewed from Gallegos
Chapter 40: The Master of Gallegos
Chapter 41: A Glimpse Into the Furnace
Chapter 42: The Vision of Light
Chapter 43: The Image Begins to Melt
Chapter 44: The Hard Metal Runs
Chapter 45: The Bronze is Sublimed
Chapter 46: The "unicorn" Charges Home
Chapter 47: Reverberations
Chapter 48: Old Friends Grown Older
Chapter 49: What Banking is About
Chapter 50: Don Luis Reflects by Candlelight
Chapter 51: The Coach and the Berlin
Chapter 52: Over the Crest
Chapter 53: The Force of Gravity
Chapter 54: The Plains of France
Chapter 55: The Little Man at Great Headquarters
Chapter 56: A Metallic Standard is Resumed
Chapter 57: Your Humble Obedient Servant
Chapter 58: Gloria Mundi
Chapter 59: The Swan-song of Romance
Chapter 60: Panem Et Circenses

Anthony Adverse by Hervey Allen

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