description: The Marble Faun or The Romance of Monte Beni V2 is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is a continuation of the story from the first volume of the book, which follows the lives of four young artists who live in Rome. In this second volume, the story continues to explore the themes of art, beauty, and morality. The main characters, Miriam, Hilda, Kenyon, and Donatello, continue to struggle with their own personal demons and desires. The novel also delves into the darker aspects of human nature, including jealousy, guilt, and the consequences of past actions. The title of the book refers to a statue of a faun made of marble, which plays a significant role in the story. Overall, The Marble Faun or The Romance of Monte Beni V2 is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of beauty and art.""That is not the way with this kind of death!"" exclaimed Donatello, in a low, horrorstricken voice, which grew higher and more full of emotion as he proceeded. ""Imagine a fellow creature, --breathing now, and looking you in the face, --and now tumbling down, down, down, with a long shriek wavering after him, all the way! He does not leave his life in the air!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.
language: English
title: The Marble Faun Or The Romance of Monte Beni, Vol. 2
titlecomplete: The Marble Faun Or The Romance of Monte Beni, Vol. 2
genres: Fiction, American, Italy, Mystery, Literature, Classics, Novels, 19th Century, Art, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 3174
places: Rome, Italy
publisher: Kessinger Publishing