The story which was first published in 1901, anticipated the Socialistic and Communistic movement, not only in Italy, but throughout Europe. A socialist leader of high character and capacity, David Rossi, makes an effort to carry into effect the teachings of Mazzini, which he understands to be according to the precepts of the Lord's Prayer. At the crisis of his endeavor he is betrayed into the hands of authorities by the woman he loves, who is moved solely by the desire to save his life.
The perils of the communistic and antimilitary movement as well as its spiritual ideals form the background of the story, but its main theme is love--the upraising of a woman's character under the influence of a pure affection. The love story is the strongest element in this greatly popular book.
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