Signa
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Signa is a novel written by Ouida, originally published in 1875. The story is set in Italy, and follows the life of Signa, a young orphan girl who is taken in by a wealthy family. Signa is an exceptionally talented musician, and her talent is recognized by the family who take her in. However, as she grows older, Signa begins to feel out of place in her adopted family, and longs to discover more about her own past. Throughout the novel, Signa navigates the complexities of love and relationships, as she becomes involved with a young artist named Bruno. Signa's past eventually catches up with her, and she discovers that she is the daughter of a famous musician who died tragically. This revelation sets Signa on a journey of self-discovery, as she struggles to come to terms with her identity and her place in the world. Ouida's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of Italian culture and scenery, and Signa is no exception. The novel is a sweeping epic that explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers to this day.It was not probable. He knew the touch of a dead thing, and she had felt to him dead as any slaughtered sheep could be. But sometimes, in the long lonely nights of autumn, when he sat watching his grapes, with the gun against his knee, lest thieves should strip the vines, Bruno would think of it, and say to himself--""If she were not really dead, what was I?""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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781161452570
- ISBN-10: 1161452575
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.19 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.59 pounds
- Page Count: 558
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