Angelo: Or The Pine Forest In The Alps (1864)

By Geraldine Jewsbury

Book Overview

Angelo: Or The Pine Forest In The Alps is a novel written by Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury and published in 1864. The story is set in the picturesque landscape of the Alps, where the protagonist, Angelo, lives with his mother in a small village. Angelo is a young man who is deeply in love with his childhood friend, Therese. However, their love is forbidden by Therese's father, who wants her to marry someone else. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social class. Angelo's mother is a proud and independent woman who refuses to conform to the norms of society. She has raised her son to be a free spirit, but this has also made him vulnerable to the prejudices of others. Angelo's love for Therese challenges the social hierarchy of the village, and he must navigate the complexities of class and tradition to be with the woman he loves. The novel also delves into the beauty and majesty of the Alps. The pine forest is a central symbol throughout the story, representing the resilience and strength of the people who live there. The descriptions of the landscape are vivid and detailed, transporting the reader to the heart of the mountains. Overall, Angelo: Or The Pine Forest In The Alps is a romantic and poignant novel that explores the complexities of love and social class in a stunning natural setting.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: 1165895315
• ISBN13: 9781165895311
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"