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Various
Verschillende
Various, Various
Newnes, George
1851
1910
The Strand Magazine, Vol. 07, Issue 41, May, 1894
An Illustrated Monthly
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"The Strand Magazine, Vol. 07, Issue 41, May, 1894" by Various is a collection of illustrated stories and articles published in the late 19th century. This issue features contributions on diverse topics, with a standout story about Antonio, a young Venetian gondolier who aspires to improve his impoverished life through the fortune that comes with serving a wealthy Englishman. The magazine captures the charm of Victorian storytelling while providing glimpses into societal sketches of the time. At the start of the issue, the story introduces Antonio, who is desperate for a patron from England to alleviate his poverty and dream of owning a gondola. His luck seems to change when he learns that an English couple, the Mildmays, have arrived in Venice and are looking for a gondolier. Antonio eagerly enlists the help of a hotel porter to secure his services and impresses the Mildmays with his looks and charm. As his role expands to that of a servant, the story explores themes of ambition, morality, and the contrasts between the wealthy and the working class, painting a vivid portrait of Venetian life during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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