Selvaggio: A Tale of Italian Country Life (1865)

Selvaggio: A Tale of Italian Country Life is a novel written by Anne Manning and published in 1865. The story is set in rural Italy and follows the life of a boy named Selvaggio, who is raised by his grandfather in the countryside. Selvaggio is a wild and free-spirited child who loves nature and animals. He spends his days exploring the forests and fields, and his nights sleeping under the stars. As Selvaggio grows older, he becomes more aware of the world around him and the social and political issues that affect his community. He falls in love with a local girl named Maddalena, but their relationship is threatened by the class differences between them. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, social justice, and the relationship between humans and nature. It also provides a vivid portrayal of rural life in Italy during the mid-19th century. Overall, Selvaggio: A Tale of Italian Country Life is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and celebrates the beauty of nature and the human spirit.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.