The Mosaic Workers, A Tale

The Mosaic Workers, A Tale: To Which Is Added The Orco, A Tradition is a novel written by George Sand and published in 1844. The story follows the lives of a group of mosaic workers in Venice, Italy during the 16th century. The workers are skilled artisans who create intricate and beautiful mosaics for the city's churches and palaces. The novel explores their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the complexities of their trade and the social and political landscape of their time. In addition to the main story, the book also includes a traditional tale called The Orco. This story is set in the mountains of Italy and tells the tale of a young girl who is kidnapped by a monster called an Orco. The girl's family and friends set out to rescue her and must face many challenges along the way. Overall, The Mosaic Workers, A Tale: To Which Is Added The Orco, A Tradition is a captivating novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of skilled artisans and the cultural traditions of Italy during the Renaissance.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.