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The Venetian Glass Nephew
Hardcover
FantasyClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026065822
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Venetian Glass Nephew is a luminous and whimsical fantasy set against the opulent backdrop of eighteenth-century Venice. The story follows the elderly and pious Cardinal Peter Innocent Bon, who, longing for a nephew to provide him companionship, enlists the aid of a master glassblower and a mysterious sorcerer. Together, they craft a living being out of delicate Murano glass: the exquisite and fragile Virginio.
As Virginio enters the vibrant social world of the Venetian Republic, he falls deeply in love with Rosalba Bernis, a brilliant and spirited young woman known for her poetic talents. Their courtship becomes a poignant exploration of the tension between the enduring perfection of art and the passionate, often chaotic nature of human existence. Elinor Wylie employs a sophisticated and decorative prose style, evocative of the rococo era, to weave a satirical yet enchanting tale that questions the cost of idealism and the preservation of beauty.
Blending elements of the fairy tale with historical satire, The Venetian Glass Nephew remains a classic of early twentieth-century American literature. Its blend of magical realism and philosophical inquiry offers a timeless meditation on the artifice of high society and the vulnerability of the human heart.
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