""Story of a Genius, or Cola Monti"" is a novel written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and published in 1864. The book tells the story of Cola Monti, a young boy with extraordinary talent and intelligence who is sent away to a boarding school in order to receive a proper education. Despite facing many challenges and obstacles, Cola perseveres and eventually becomes a successful artist and writer. Along the way, he forms close friendships and learns important...