Publisher's Synopsis
The Bravo of Venice: A Romance is a novel written by Heinrich Zschokke in 1826. The story is set in Venice during the 16th century and follows the life of a young man named Antonio, who is a skilled gondolier. Antonio is in love with a beautiful young woman named Marietta, but their love is forbidden by her father, who is a wealthy merchant. As the story progresses, Antonio becomes involved in a dangerous plot to overthrow the ruling class of Venice. He is recruited by a mysterious figure known as the Bravo, who is seeking to overthrow the corrupt government and establish a more just society. However, the Bravo's methods are brutal and violent, and Antonio begins to question whether he can continue to follow him.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and revolution, and is set against the backdrop of the beautiful and mysterious city of Venice. It is a thrilling and captivating tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.
