The Strand Magazine, Vol. 07, Issue 41, May, 1894 by Various
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"The Strand Magazine, Vol. 07, Issue 41, May, 1894" by Various is a collection of illustrated stories and articles published in the late 19th century. This issue features contributions on diverse topics, with a standout story about Antonio, a young Venetian gondolier who aspires to improve his impoverished life through the fortune that comes with serving a wealthy Englishman. The magazine captures the charm of Victorian storytelling while providing glimpses into societal
sketches of the time. At the start of the issue, the story introduces Antonio, who is desperate for a patron from England to alleviate his poverty and dream of owning a gondola. His luck seems to change when he learns that an English couple, the Mildmays, have arrived in Venice and are looking for a gondolier. Antonio eagerly enlists the help of a hotel porter to secure his services and impresses the Mildmays with his looks and charm. As his role expands to that of a servant, the story explores themes of ambition, morality, and the contrasts between the wealthy and the working class, painting a vivid portrait of Venetian life during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Newnes, George, 1851-1910 |
| Title |
The Strand Magazine, Vol. 07, Issue 41, May, 1894 An Illustrated Monthly |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Short stories, English -- Periodicals |
| Subject | English literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47376 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47376-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 679 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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