The Gadfly

The Gadfly is a novel written by Ethel Lilian Voynich, first published in 1897. Set in mid-19th century Italy, the story follows the life of Arthur Burton, an Englishman who was orphaned at a young age and raised by his Italian godfather. Burton becomes involved in revolutionary activities and eventually becomes a fugitive. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Gemma, who is also involved in the revolution. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for political freedom. It is considered a classic of historical fiction and has been adapted into several films and plays.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.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.