Lutezia (1879)

Lutezia is a novel written by Italian author Anton Giulio Barrili and published in 1879. The story is set in Paris during the Belle �����poque and revolves around a young Italian painter named Carlo Nobili who travels to the city to pursue his artistic career. Carlo becomes enamored with Lutezia, a beautiful and mysterious woman who is the object of desire for many men in Paris. Despite warnings from his friends, Carlo becomes obsessed with Lutezia and embarks on a dangerous journey to win her love. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of anarchists, a wealthy art collector, and a famous actress. The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the pursuit of artistic excellence, and paints a vivid picture of Parisian society during a time of great cultural and political change. Lutezia is a gripping and atmospheric tale that captures the spirit of a bygone era and the complexities of the human heart.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.