The children of the king: A tale of Southern Italy is a novel that reflects on resilience, identity, and the search for belonging amid adversity. The narrative explores how individuals, faced with loss and injustice, find strength in their connections to each other and to the land they call home. It highlights the contrast between the harsh realities of life and the beauty that can be found in both nature and human spirit. The work invites reflection on how heritage and personal history shape choices, offering insight into the quiet courage required to confront oppression and hardship. Through its portrayal of struggle and hope, the novel considers how the bonds of family and community provide support in times of trial. It emphasizes the journey toward self-discovery, showing how determination and loyalty guide characters as they navigate a world marked by both challenge and wonder. The story captures the enduring power of love and honor in the face of uncertainty.
Francis Marion Crawford was an American writer best known for his numerous books, particularly those set in Italy, as well as his famous odd and magical stories. Crawford was born in Bagni di Lucca, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, on August 2, 1854. He was the only son of Thomas Crawford, an American sculptor, and Louisa Cutler Ward. His sister was writer Mary Crawford Fraser (also known as Mrs. Hugh Fraser), and he was the nephew of American poet Julia Ward Howe. Following his father's death in 1857, his mother remarried Luther Terry, with whom she bore Crawford's half-sister, Margaret Ward Terry, who eventually married Winthrop Astor Chanler. He attended St Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, followed by Cambridge University, the University of Heidelberg, and the University of Rome. In 1879, he traveled to India, where he studied Sanskrit and worked as an editor for the Allahabad Indian Herald. After returning to America in February 1881, he spent a year studying Sanskrit at Harvard University and two years contributing to numerous publications, most notably The Critic. Early in 1882, he formed a long-time acquaintance with Isabella Stewart Gardner.
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