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The Foster Brother

The Foster Brother

Leigh Hunt

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104491949
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The Foster Brother: A Tale Of The War Of Chiozza is a historical novel written by Leigh Hunt and first published in 1846. The story is set in the 14th century during the War of Chiozza, a conflict between the Republic of Venice and the Kingdom of Hungary. The novel follows the life of a young man named Lancellotto, who is taken in by a wealthy Venetian family as a foster brother to their son. Lancellotto grows up alongside his foster brother, Marco, and the two become close friends. However, when war breaks out between Venice and Hungary, Lancellotto is forced to choose between his loyalty to his foster family and his loyalty to his homeland.The Foster Brother is a tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a historical conflict. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the complex relationships that exist between individuals and their communities. Hunt’s vivid descriptions of the war and its aftermath provide a detailed and immersive portrayal of life in 14th century Italy. Overall, The Foster Brother is a compelling historical novel that offers readers a glimpse into a fascinating period of Italian history.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.

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