Publisher's Synopsis
Fiammetta: A Summer Idyl is a novel written by William Wetmore Story. The book is set in Italy during the 19th century and tells the story of a young American artist named Hilda who falls in love with an Italian nobleman named Donatello. Hilda is staying in a villa with her friends, the Ashleys, when she meets Donatello. The two fall in love quickly and spend their summer together exploring the countryside and enjoying each other's company.The book is a romantic tale that explores the themes of love, passion, and the clash of cultures. It also touches on the social and political issues of the time, such as the struggle for Italian independence and the role of women in society.Fiammetta: A Summer Idyl is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the Italian countryside and the characters' emotions. The novel is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.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.
