The Madonna of the Goldfinch is a novel written by Amy Steedman in 1917. The story revolves around a young girl named Maria, who is living in Italy during the Renaissance period. Maria is an orphan, and she is taken in by a wealthy family who treat her like their own daughter. She becomes friends with their son, Giulio, and they spend their days exploring the countryside and learning about art and music.One day, Maria discovers a wounded goldfinch and takes it in as a pet. She becomes very attached to the bird and even names it after the Madonna, whom she worships. However, when Maria's adoptive family discovers her devotion to the Madonna, they become concerned and try to dissuade her from her beliefs.As Maria grows older, she becomes more and more drawn to the Madonna and eventually decides to become a nun. Her decision causes conflict with her adoptive family, who do not understand her devotion to the church. However, Maria remains steadfast in her beliefs and eventually becomes a respected nun in her community.The Madonna of the Goldfinch is a story about faith, devotion, and the power of love. It is a timeless tale that explores the themes of family, religion, and personal identity. Steedman's writing is both beautiful and poignant, and her characters are well-developed and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, religious literature, or coming-of-age stories.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.