A Mild Barbarian: A Novel (1894)

By Edgar Fawcett

Book Overview

A Mild Barbarian is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett and originally published in 1894. The story follows the adventures of a young American woman named Sybil Ross who travels to Europe in search of adventure and excitement. While in Rome, she meets a handsome and charismatic Italian nobleman named Prince Tolstoi who sweeps her off her feet and introduces her to the world of high society.As Sybil becomes more involved with the Prince and his aristocratic friends, she begins to question the values and traditions of her own culture. She is torn between her love for the Prince and her loyalty to her own country and family. Along the way, Sybil encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of American tourists, a Russian countess, and a French artist.The novel explores themes of cultural identity, social class, and the clash between old and new world values. Fawcett's writing is witty and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the European landscape and the characters' experiences. A Mild Barbarian is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of love and culture in the late 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120123593
• ISBN13: 9781120123596
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"