The Florentine Frame (1909)

The Florentine Frame is a novel written by Elizabeth Robins and published in 1909. The story is set in Florence, Italy, and revolves around the life of a young American woman named Jenny Petherbridge, who has come to the city to study art. Jenny is a talented artist but struggles to find her place in the male-dominated world of art.As she navigates her way through the art scene in Florence, Jenny becomes involved in a love triangle with two men: the wealthy and charming Italian, Count Rosso, and the handsome American painter, Ned Gale. While Jenny is torn between her feelings for both men, she also faces challenges from the society around her, which is not always accepting of women pursuing their passions.The novel explores themes of love, art, and gender roles, and provides a vivid portrayal of Florence during the early 20th century. The Florentine Frame is a compelling tale of a young woman's journey of self-discovery, set against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.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.