Publisher's Synopsis
The Italian Girl is a novel written by Katharine Sedgwick Washburn and published in 1874. The story is set in Italy and follows the life of a young girl named Bianca, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by a wealthy family. Bianca grows up in a privileged environment, but she is constantly aware of her status as an outsider due to her Italian heritage. Despite this, she falls in love with the family's son, Carlo, but their relationship is met with disapproval from his family. As Bianca tries to navigate her way through the complexities of Italian society, she discovers secrets about her own past that threaten to unravel everything she has worked for. The novel explores themes of identity, social class, and family ties, as well as the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Washburn's writing is characterized by vivid descriptions of Italian landscapes and customs, and her characters are complex and multidimensional. The Italian Girl is a compelling read that offers a glimpse into the cultural and social dynamics of 19th-century Italy.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.
