A Chance Acquaintance (1873)

""A Chance Acquaintance"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells and published in 1873. The story follows the chance meeting of two young Americans, Kenyon and Donatello, in Rome. Kenyon is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself, while Donatello is a wealthy and carefree aristocrat. Despite their differences, the two become fast friends and embark on a series of adventures together. However, their friendship is tested when Donatello becomes involved in a scandalous affair, and Kenyon must decide whether to stand by his friend or distance himself from the situation. The novel explores themes of friendship, love, and morality, and provides a vivid portrait of 19th century Italy. Howells' writing style is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, making ""A Chance Acquaintance"" a compelling and thought-provoking read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.