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The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1 is a classic romance novel. It deals with Nobility, artists, murder and women art students.

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About The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1

"The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a romance published in 1860. Set in a fantastical Italy, the story follows four characters: the mysterious painter Miriam, innocent copyist Hilda, rationalist sculptor Kenyon, and Donatello, a count who strangely resembles an ancient marble faun. As Miriam is pursued by a threatening figure from her past and Donatello's possible connection to mythical ancestry emerges, the narrative weaves together elements of fable, gothic mystery, and pastoral romance against an Italian backdrop.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

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  • Psychological fiction
  • Love stories
  • Nobility
  • Rome, Italy
  • Artists
  • Murder
  • Americans, Italy
  • Women art students

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Who wrote The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1?

The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1 was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

What genre is The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

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Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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What books are similar to The Marble Faun; Or, The Romance of Monte Beni - Volume 1?

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