Venetia is a novel written by British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. The book is set in 1830s England and revolves around the life of Venetia, a young and beautiful woman who lives in the countryside with her father. Venetia is intelligent, witty and independent, and has a passion for literature and politics.The story begins when Venetia meets and falls in love with Oswald, a young man who is a close friend of her brother. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Oswald is engaged to another woman, Lady Mary. Over the course of the novel, Venetia and Oswald struggle to navigate their feelings for each other while also dealing with the expectations and pressures of society.As the story unfolds, Venetia becomes involved in political discussions and debates, and begins to question the status quo of her society. She also becomes embroiled in a scandal involving her brother, which threatens to ruin her reputation and her chance at happiness with Oswald.Throughout the novel, Disraeli explores themes of love, politics, and societal expectations. He also offers a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century England, with its rigid class structure and complex social norms. Venetia is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of the Victorian era.When the hours of study were past, the children, with that zest for play which occupation can alone secure, would go forth together, and wander in the park. Here they had made a little world for themselves, of which no one dreamed; for Venetia had poured forth all her Arcadian lore into the ear of Plantagenet; and they acted together many of the adventures of the romance, under the fond names of Musidorus and Philoclea. Cherbury was Arcadia, and Cadurcis Macedon; while the intervening woods figured as the forests of Thessaly, and the breezy downs were the heights of Pindus.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.