Rosalba, the story of her development: with other episodes of the European movement, more especially as they affected the Monti Berici near Vicenza

By Grant Allen and Olive Pratt Rayner

Book Overview

""Rosalba: The Story Of Her Development"" is a novel written by Olive Pratt Rayner and published in 1899. The book tells the story of Rosalba, a young girl who grows up in a wealthy family in Italy. As she begins to develop her own identity and desires, she struggles to reconcile her own ambitions with the expectations of her family and society.Throughout the novel, Rosalba faces a range of challenges and obstacles, including the death of her mother, her father's disapproval of her artistic pursuits, and the constraints of her gender and social class. Despite these challenges, Rosalba remains determined to pursue her passions and find her own path in life.The book is notable for its portrayal of a strong, independent female protagonist who defies societal expectations and norms. It also offers a vivid depiction of life in Italy during the late 19th century, including the country's culture, politics, and social hierarchy.Overall, ""Rosalba: The Story Of Her Development"" is a compelling coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, ambition, and the struggle for self-determination in the face of societal pressures and expectations.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: 116493676X
• ISBN13: 9781164936763
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"