The Maidens Of The Rocks (1898)

The Maidens of the Rocks is a novel written by Gabriele D'Annunzio and published in 1898. The story takes place in the Italian city of Venice during the 19th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Zaira and Livia, who are known as the ""maidens of the rocks"" due to their beauty and the fact that they live on a small island near Venice.Zaira is engaged to a wealthy and powerful man named Count Andrea della Rocca, while Livia is in love with a young artist named Carlo Zeno. However, their lives are disrupted when a mysterious and handsome stranger named Giorgio Aurispa arrives in Venice and begins to pursue both sisters.As the story unfolds, the characters become embroiled in a web of passion, jealousy, and betrayal. Zaira struggles with her feelings for both Count Andrea and Giorgio, while Livia must choose between her love for Carlo and her loyalty to her sister.The Maidens of the Rocks is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships. D'Annunzio's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions of Venice and its surrounding islands create a rich and immersive reading experience. The novel is a classic of Italian literature and a must-read for fans of romantic fiction.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.