Publisher's Synopsis
""Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Romance"" is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, a British politician and author who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the 19th century. The book tells the story of Contarini Fleming, a young man who is born into a wealthy Venetian family and grows up to become a successful writer in England. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and self-discovery as Contarini struggles to reconcile his Italian heritage with his English upbringing.The story begins with Contarini's childhood in Venice, where he is raised by his mother and grandmother after his father's death. Despite his privileged upbringing, Contarini feels restless and unfulfilled, and he begins to develop a fascination with the English language and literature. When his mother dies, Contarini moves to England to live with his uncle, who is a wealthy and influential politician.In England, Contarini becomes enamored with Lady Flora, a beautiful and intelligent woman who shares his love of literature. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lady Flora is already engaged to another man. As Contarini struggles to come to terms with his feelings for Lady Flora, he also begins to question his own identity and place in the world.Throughout the novel, Disraeli uses Contarini's story to explore larger themes of cultural identity and the search for meaning in life. The book is written in a lush, romantic style that reflects the author's own fascination with the exotic and the mysterious. Overall, ""Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Romance"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human experience.1904. Two Volumes in One. Known as a dandy, a novelist, a brilliant debater and England's first and only Jewish prime minister, Disraeli (Earl of Beaconsfield) is best remembered for bringing India and the Suez Canal under control of the crown. Contarini Fleming contains a detailed account of Disraeli's mental breakdown and his attempt to cure himself by going on the Grand Tour. Scholars are only now realizing how true the book is to Disraeli's own experiences, hailing it as an early example of the writing cure. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.