Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 65 Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) 1820 1895 Murray, Lieutenant Forester, Frank Ballou, M. M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou, Maturin Murray The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This eBook was edited by Charles Aldarondo "The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence" by Maturin M. Ballou is a historical novel set in Italy, likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to a world rich in artistic aspiration, namely that of Carlton, a struggling American artist hoping to win the favor of the Grand Duke through his painting, while simultaneously professing his love for Florinda, a beautiful heiress ensconced within the aristocracy of Florence. At the start of the story, we are transported to beautiful Florence, where artists from various nations congregate, showcasing their talents and vying for recognition, particularly amidst the grandeur of the Grand Duke's court. Carlton, distinguished yet impoverished, is contrasted with Florinda, who has just returned from a convent and possesses immense wealth and noble birth. Their burgeoning romance faces challenges due to societal expectations and the ambitions of Florinda's ambitious uncle, whose schemes threaten their union. The early chapters present a picturesque setting dotted with themes of love, ambition, and the trials of aspiring artists, setting the stage for the conflict that will unfold as Carlton strives to prove himself worthy in a world governed by pride and wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Florence (Italy) -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 324306 324230 2024-10-02T14:48:00.854174 2023-10-03T03:59:38.696102 text/html text/html 314303 2020-12-28T11:41:02 text/html 198045 2024-10-02T14:48:09.227108 application/epub+zip 201766 2024-10-02T14:48:04.608139 application/epub+zip 184799 2024-10-02T14:48:03.208132 application/epub+zip 425356 2024-10-02T14:48:12.689107 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403941 2024-10-02T14:48:08.305296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348492 2022-09-03T05:06:00.038960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355630 355605 2024-10-02T14:48:00.004125 2023-10-03T03:59:38.122106 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 350695 2020-12-28T11:41:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 135750 2020-12-28T11:41:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19718 2024-10-02T14:48:12.824239 application/rdf+xml 20578 2024-10-02T14:48:03.766123 image/jpeg 4608 2024-10-02T14:48:03.485346 image/jpeg 109218 2020-12-28T11:41:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 194686 2024-10-02T14:48:00.882135 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia