Story Of A Genius, Or Cola Monti (1864)

""Story Of A Genius, Or Cola Monti"" is a novel written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and first published in 1864. The book follows the life of a young boy named Cola Monti, who is a gifted and intelligent child with a passion for learning. Cola grows up in poverty, but his natural talents and love of education lead him to pursue a career as a scholar. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including financial struggles, family tensions, and societal prejudices. Despite these difficulties, Cola remains determined to achieve his goals and make a name for himself in the world of academia. The novel explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the power of education, as well as the struggles that individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds face in pursuing their dreams. Through Cola's story, Craik offers a compelling portrait of a young genius and the challenges he must overcome to succeed in life.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.