Book #51291

The Marble Faun, or the Romance of Monte Beni

Nathaniel Hawthorne
Book #51291 The Marble Faun, or the Romance of Monte Beni. Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Boston And New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1892.

Very Good, little edgeworn condition, tanning to endpapers.

The Marble Faun is a story of love and loss, set against the backdrop of a fantastical Italian landscape. The story follows the adventures of John Mandeville, a wandering knight, and his companion, the beautiful but mysterious Faun. As they journey through the country, they encounter a range of bizarre creatures, including a giant serpent, a talking goat, and a beautiful girl transformed into a marble statue. In the end, John and the Faun are separated, and the Faun is forced to return to the woods alone. But John never forgets him, and they continue to meet in his dreams, expressing their love for one another.; Vol. 2; Photogravures; 8vo ; 268-527 pages; 51292: two volume set.

Price: $40.00