Marietta: A Maid of Venice by F. Marion Crawford

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Author Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909
Title Marietta: A Maid of Venice
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Marietta: A Maid of Venice" by F. Marion Crawford is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in 15th century Venice and revolves around Marietta, the daughter of a prominent glass-maker, and Zorzi, a young man of Dalmatian origin who serves her father. The narrative explores themes of love, social class, and artistic ambition, particularly as it delves into Marietta’s relationship with Zorzi and the challenges they face from societal expectations and her father's plans for her marriage. At the start of the novel, we meet Zorzi, an orphan employed by Angelo Beroviero, a wealthy glass-blower. Zorzi is suspected by the other workers due to his background and his closeness to Marietta. The dynamics between Zorzi, Marietta, and her father are tinged with jealousy and protective instincts, particularly as her father considers her marriage to a wealthy nobleman, Jacopo Contarini. Marietta's internal struggle is evident as she grapples with her feelings for Zorzi and the demands of her father and society, setting the stage for a compelling love story intertwined with social commentary on the restrictions and expectations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 16100
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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