Messer Marco Polo by Donn Byrne
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"Messer Marco Polo" by Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne is a novel that likely emerged in the early 20th century, given its style and themes. The story revolves around the legendary traveler Marco Polo, capturing his early days in Venice, his aspirations, and his eventual adventures to the East. In the opening portions, it becomes evident that the narrative will blend historical events with fictional embellishments, focusing on Marco’s relationships and his conception of
beauty and love, particularly towards a character named Golden Bells. The beginning of the novel introduces a reflective Marco Polo as he contemplates his life and yearning for adventure on the first night of spring. Amidst his duties in Venice, he is drawn to the vibrant life outside but is subtly reminded of his family's legacy and the significant figures of his past, such as his father and uncle. As he encounters a diverse tapestry of characters, including a sea captain and various foreign merchants, the narrative illustrates the cultural richness of Venice and sets the stage for Marco's subsequent journey to China. His infatuation with the idea of Golden Bells, a character he longs to meet, begins to take root, marking the interplay between his personal desires and his ambitions to explore the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Byrne, Donn, 1889-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | Messer Marco Polo |
| Credits | Produced by Daniel A. Wentzell. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Polo, Marco, 1254-1323? -- Fiction |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2058 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02058-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 652 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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