The Silver Christ And A Lemon Tree (1894)

Autori

• Ouida

Parametri

• 248 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Narrativa

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Set against the backdrop of Italy, the story follows Donatello, a struggling artist, and Gemma, the daughter of an aristocrat, as they navigate the challenges of their socially disparate worlds. Their passionate love faces fierce opposition from their families and society, highlighting themes of class conflict and the tension between desire and duty. Symbolism plays a crucial role, with the silver Christ representing faith and forgiveness, while the lemon tree embodies nature's resilience. This timeless narrative of love and sacrifice remains impactful today.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

(In brossura)