The Fleece Of Gold

The Fleece of Gold is a historical novel written by French author Theophile Gautier. Set in the 15th century, the story follows the journey of a young Venetian merchant named Andrea Cavalcanti as he travels to the city of Constantinople to acquire a rare and valuable golden fleece. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Greek princess, a cunning merchant, and a group of ruthless pirates.As Andrea navigates the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean, he must also contend with political intrigue and the looming threat of war between the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true nature of wealth and power.The Fleece of Gold is a sweeping adventure story that transports readers to a bygone era of exotic locales and daring exploits. Gautier's vivid prose and richly drawn characters make for a thrilling read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure novels alike.And yet Gretchen, although daintier and more refined, really bore a striking resemblance to the Magdalen of Antwerp Cathedral, and Tiburce's imagination might well rest upon her without going astray. It would have been hard for him to find a more magnificent body for the phantom of his painted mistress.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.