Publisher's Synopsis
The Marble Faun, also known as The Romance of Monte Beni, is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story revolves around four main characters - Miriam, Hilda, Kenyon, and Donatello - who are artists living in Rome. They are all fascinated by the beauty and history of the city, and spend their days exploring its ancient ruins and art galleries.One day, while exploring the Colosseum, the group meets a mysterious man named Donatello. He is a skilled sculptor, but also has a dark past that he keeps hidden from the others. As the group becomes more involved in Donatello's life, they begin to uncover his secrets and unravel the truth about his past.Throughout the book, Hawthorne explores themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. The Marble Faun is a classic work of American literature that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of Rome and its thought-provoking themes.The figure of their friend was now discernible by her own torchlight, approaching out of one of the cavernous passages. Miriam came forward, but not with the eagerness and tremulous joy of a fearful girl, just rescued from a labyrinth of gloomy mystery. She made no immediate response to their inquiries and tumultuous congratulations; and, as they afterwards remembered, there was something absorbed, thoughtful, and self-concentrated in her deportment.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.