The Eleventh Commandment: A Romance (1882)

By Anton Giulio Barrili

Book Overview

The Eleventh Commandment: A Romance is a novel written by Italian author Anton Giulio Barrili in 1882. The story revolves around the lives of two young lovers, Giulio and Elena, who come from different social classes. Giulio is a wealthy young man from a noble family, while Elena is a beautiful and intelligent young woman from a lower class background. Despite their differences, the two fall deeply in love and embark on a passionate romance.The novel is set in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy, and explores themes of love, class, and social status. It also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the challenges faced by young people in pursuing their dreams and desires.The title of the novel, The Eleventh Commandment, refers to the idea that love can be seen as a commandment in itself, one that transcends all other laws and social norms. The novel is known for its lyrical prose and vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and culture.Overall, The Eleventh Commandment: A Romance is a timeless tale of love and passion that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167009673
• ISBN13: 9781167009679
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"