Venetia

""Venetia"" is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, published in 1837. The story is set in 1830s England and follows the life of Venetia, a beautiful and intelligent woman who lives in the countryside with her father. Venetia is independent and unconventional, and her father allows her to pursue her interests in literature and philosophy. When Venetia meets the charming and wealthy Oswald, she is immediately drawn to him. However, she soon discovers that he is engaged to her sister, and she must navigate her feelings for him while trying to support her sister's happiness. As the story unfolds, Venetia becomes involved in the politics of the time, including the Reform Act of 1832 and the struggle for workers' rights. She also discovers a family secret that threatens to upend her world. ""Venetia"" is a novel that explores themes of love, duty, and social change in 19th century England. Disraeli's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and his insightful portrayal of the characters make this a timeless classic.When the hours of study were past, the children, with that zest for play which occupation can alone secure, would go forth together, and wander in the park. Here they had made a little world for themselves, of which no one dreamed; for Venetia had poured forth all her Arcadian lore into the ear of Plantagenet; and they acted together many of the adventures of the romance, under the fond names of Musidorus and Philoclea. Cherbury was Arcadia, and Cadurcis Macedon; while the intervening woods figured as the forests of Thessaly, and the breezy downs were the heights of Pindus.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.