The Centaurians: a novel by Biagi
"The Centaurians: a novel" by Biagi is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Virgillius Salucci, a wealthy man disillusioned with his life of luxury who embarks on a journey filled with adventure, ambition, and the pursuit of a mysterious love. The novel explores themes of wealth, personal growth, and the search for meaning beyond material possessions. The beginning of the novel introduces Virgillius Salucci, whoreflects on his return to the United States after years of traveling in Europe. He is a man of immense wealth but feels emptiness due to emotional detachment and a lifetime of seeking new experiences without true connection. In these early chapters, Salucci's complex family history is revealed, including a legacy marked by madness and a cursed gem. As he struggles with his identity and societal expectations, he eventually decides to join an expedition to the North Pole, driven by his desire for purpose and perhaps in search of a romantic ideal that haunts him. This sets the stage for a journey that promises not only geographical exploration but also deep personal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Biagi |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11029084 |
| Title | The Centaurians: a novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61609 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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