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Madonna's Child (1895)

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Madonna's Child is a novel written by Alfred Austin and published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of a young Italian girl named Maddalena, who is left orphaned after her father's death. She is taken in by the Catholic Church and raised in a convent, where she develops a strong devotion to the Virgin Mary. Maddalena grows up to be a beautiful and virtuous young woman, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a wealthy Englishman named Sir George Conway. They fall in love and get married, but their happiness is short-lived as Maddalena's past catches up with her. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and redemption, and offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England and Italy. Austin's writing style is lyrical and poetic, with vivid descriptions of the Italian countryside and the characters' emotions. Madonna's Child is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its compelling storyline and rich imagery.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162050942
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 98
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 318 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 7. december 2024
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Madonna's Child is a novel written by Alfred Austin and published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of a young Italian girl named Maddalena, who is left orphaned after her father's death. She is taken in by the Catholic Church and raised in a convent, where she develops a strong devotion to the Virgin Mary. Maddalena grows up to be a beautiful and virtuous young woman, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a wealthy Englishman named Sir George Conway. They fall in love and get married, but their happiness is short-lived as Maddalena's past catches up with her. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and redemption, and offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England and Italy. Austin's writing style is lyrical and poetic, with vivid descriptions of the Italian countryside and the characters' emotions. Madonna's Child is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its compelling storyline and rich imagery.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.

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