A Modern Antique

""A Modern Antique: A Florentine Story"" is a novel written by Italian author Riccardo Nobili and originally published in 1908. The story takes place in Florence, Italy, and follows the lives of two young lovers, Cesare and Anna. Cesare is a wealthy aristocrat who is drawn to the world of art and antiquities, while Anna is a simple girl from a lower-class family. Despite their differences, they fall in love and begin a passionate relationship. However, their love is threatened by the disapproval of Cesare's family and the societal norms of their time. As Cesare becomes more and more obsessed with his collection of antiques, Anna must navigate the challenges of their relationship and the changing world around them. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the clash between tradition and modernity.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.