The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence

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The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence

by Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou

EN·~4 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

THE DUKE'S PRIZE. - A Story Of Art And Heart In Florence - By Lieutenant Maturin Murray Ballou

0:06
2

PREFACE.

0:28
3

THE DUKE'S PRIZE.

0:01
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CHAPTER I.—FLORENCE.

8:13
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CHAPTER II.—OUR HERO AND HEROINE.

11:47
6

CHAPTER III.—A RHINE LEGEND.

13:06
7

CHAPTER IV.—THE DUKE'S PRIZE.

13:09
8

CHAPTER V.—AWARDING THE PRIZE.

15:33
9

CHAPTER VI.—THE MASQUERADE BALL.

16:57
10

CHAPTER VII.—THE RHINE LEGEND COMPLETED.

13:46

Description

Step into the sun‑kissed streets of Florence, where towering domes and bustling ateliers breathe art into every breath. A modest scholar, clutching a threadbare coat, wanders the grand galleries, hoping the masterpieces of Michelangelo and the ancient masters will inspire his own fledgling talent. Amid the lively chatter of painters, poets, and sculptors, he meets a spirited young woman whose love for beauty matches his own yearning for recognition.

Together they become entangled in the city’s most coveted challenge—a contest promised by the duke that could lift a humble creator to fame. As they navigate jealous rivals, the labyrinthine alleys of the Arno, and the stubborn expectations of a society that values pedigree over passion, their perseverance is tested. Yet in every brushstroke and whispered promise, the story reminds listeners that a generous heart can outshine even the most splendid coat.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (248K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou

Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou

1820–1895

A prolific 19th-century Boston writer and editor, he mixed journalism, popular fiction, and wide-ranging travel writing in a career that reached a huge general audience. His books often promised adventure, curiosity, and a window onto places many readers would never see for themselves.

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